How long do you let salt water age before using it?

Discussion in 'Salt' started by GuitarMan89, May 27, 2008.

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How long do you age newly mixed salt water?

  1. don't age it

    12 vote(s)
    46.2%

  2. age it for a couple hours

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%

  3. 1-2 days

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%

  4. 3-4 days

    1 vote(s)
    3.8%

  5. 4 or more days

    1 vote(s)
    3.8%
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  1. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I age for approx 1-2 days. I like to make sure parameters are good.
     
    missionsix, May 27, 2008
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    SW doesnt go bad, it can be stored away for a long time. When your going to do a WC, you place a PH and a air pump to get it ready 24-48 hrs before the change. Luna
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    the general consensus it seems then is that aging is not necessary, I thought it would be the opposite, this is good to know for the future
     
    GuitarMan89, May 27, 2008
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  4. Crabby Jim

    Crabby Jim Sea Dragon

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    I do not age it per say but I do let it stir with a pump and a heater and I find that if I wait a day it seems to look clearer and better mixed I also will let it sit for a week sometimes before a water change which I do once a month of 25 gallons.
     
    Crabby Jim, May 27, 2008
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    A month? Thats what I used to do once a week. 25 gals a week for a 120g system. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, May 27, 2008
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    I mix mine up in hot water (30 gal)...run an airstone in it till it cools down to right temperature ~ 3 hours. Then use it.

    IO & RC both say on bucket you can use right away...but am not certain if good idea or not.

    :-/
     
    omard, May 27, 2008
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