Making water this weekend for the 1st time.

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  1. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Well I'm making my first batch of water this weekend and I had a quick question. I am getting a 50 gallon rain barrel to mix my salt with and I was wondering if its okay for salt water to sit for a week to week and half. I usually do a water change every week, due to heavy feeding. I usually do 20 gallons but if I make 40 gallons up, will the other 20 gallons stay good for that week or so?

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    Travis45, Jan 28, 2010
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It should be ok sealed from light and air. I'd run a powerhead in it for a few hours before using it. Be sure and retest/recheck before using also.
     
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  3. frkid247

    frkid247 Sea Dragon

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    possibly with lots of flow....
     
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  4. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    i would slap a heater in there with steady flow in a dark place preferably in a garage or somewhere not exposed to the elements
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not sure if you guys know it but, they sell pre-mixed salt water at the chain stores. In a box, in a bag, with a lid. Flow and a heater will cause evaporation. What oxygen is going to saturate the water in a sealed container?
     
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  6. john_wilson44

    john_wilson44 Astrea Snail

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    i came across this post and i do that same thing,i have a blue rain barrel and i have a small heater in it and a wave makeraround the top,i just make sure to test it before using it.....no probs yet
     
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