Can I use water that has been sitting?

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  1. Greg9MM

    Greg9MM Skunk Shrimp

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    I have a 50 gallon garbage can I use for changes. I used a good part of it about 2 weeks ago and there has been about 10 or 15 gallons just sitting. No pumps, no heater, no nothing. My question is can I just top it off with fresh water and add salt then use it? I usually take the bucket in my yard periodically to clean it but temp is in the low 30's so thats not gonna happen.
    Thanks for any info.
     
    Greg9MM, Jan 2, 2016
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I do something similar, no problems for me.

    I'm sure there's someone who will say otherwise though
     
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  3. Greg9MM

    Greg9MM Skunk Shrimp

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    Ok thanks. Normally I would dump it but it will be a pain for me to do now.
     
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  4. scajeo

    scajeo Sea Dragon

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    I do about the same as well. I'd run a pump for a little bit just to stir the mix back up before adding it to your system.
     
    scajeo, Jan 3, 2016
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