Quick mixing question....

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  1. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    I am mixing some salt and had two quick questions. I am mixing a 5g bucket now, how log should I mix? I usually do 24h. I have a maxi jet 1200 in the bucket is this sufficient?
     
    4phish, Dec 4, 2010
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    24 hours is what I do, 4Phish

    and that maxijet will be fine

    some salt mixes are good to go after just a few hours
    but I always make my water the day before I need it anyway

    Steve
     
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  3. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Thanks Steve. I will just let it mix till tomorow evening.
     
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  4. 2in10

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    Great procedure. All is good.
     
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  5. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Do you guys use a heater in the bucket too?
     
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  6. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I don't until I know I'm going to use it.
     
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  7. MoJoe

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    +1 on what Steve said, I also use a maxi 1200 and mix overnight or longer, never had an issue. I used to use a small stealth heater but found the maxi sometimes produced enough heat to keep the water warm enough depending on the season.
     
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  8. Peredhil

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    I use a powerhead and a small heater
     
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