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Storing saltwater

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Fence13, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. Mar 16, 2013 #1
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Morning all,


    What would you recommend for mixing and storing saltwater. I currently am using an 18 gallon container that I bought at Home Depot. I put in my RO/DI water, then my salt mix, throw in a heater and a pump with a flexible tubing attached so I can easily pour it into a smaller container for when I do water changes. Is that good enough?





    I know some of you have 150 gallon containers in your basement. I feel this is too much as I only ever use 15 gallons at most /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif. Besides I don't have a basement.





    P.S. Is it common for the flexible tubing to get a slimy feel to it after being in saltwater all the time?
     
  2. Mar 16, 2013 #2
    daalbers

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    If it works then keep doing it I use a 50 gal rubber maid garbage can
     
  3. Mar 16, 2013 #3
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Just watch the container. Some of them can leach phosphates and other harmful things back into the water. Food grade containers are always recommended. I'd find the brand of the container you're using and do a little searching online to see if anyone has had issues with that particular type.

    I use a 55 gallon plastic barrel that I believe originally held vinegar. Works for me since my typical water changes are roughly 40 gallons.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2013 #4
    Fultsreef

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    i make ro/di in two rubbermaid brute food grade garbage cans. i use a 29 gallon tote to mix my saltwater in. if i fill the water just to the bottom of the molded plastic handles on the tote that is 25 gallons...i do a 20 gallon change in my 120 and a 4 gallon change in my 30 gallon and a 1 gallon change in my 10 gallon every two weeks. thats what has worked for me...next few months i plan on buying a smaller brute food grade trash can to mix the saltwater in. works well for me and like blackx-runner said try to find a container that is safe and wont leach harmful chemicals etc. back into your clean saltwater.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2013 #5
    Big John

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    Yes it is normal for the cords and hoses to be slimy.
     

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