impur Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 How long to you guys let the new SW you made for a WC circulate before doing your WC? I typically wait at least 24hrs or even more. I'm wondering because i need to do a WC now! And am making the water as we speak, only about 1 gal to go. I plan to use it real quickly though, maybe let it circulate for an hour at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I try to make it up 24 hours in advance. However I have had to emergency batch some at times, to no ill affect's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I use it immediately, as soon as I can warm it up. Have only let it go 24 hrs once or twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Good to know, thanks guys. Off to do my WC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Normally I let it age a day or two, but have used it within a couple of hours in emergencies without ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I am ashamed to admit that I barely let the salt dissolve before it goes into the tank. Up until recently it has not mattered a lot. I have only had corals a short amount of time. I try to get the temperature close, but I watched the thermometer in my tank as I did this once, and the temperature only dropped like 1 or 2 degrees. I know rapid change is bad, but the heater kicks in quickly and brings the temp back up to "normal" fairly quickly. Once I get my basement in order, I'll have a fish room that I can have a larger container to mix up some salt to use for water changes. Until then, I am working out of 5 gal buckets. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loke Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 usually let it stir the night at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 WOW, I never thought about this. Thanks. Guess I should go get another big "garbage" can, to let it mix for a day or so. Let it mix with a powerhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Yah, I might be cutting it a little short, but I only let my water stir up for about 30min before adding it to the system. I use Oceanic salt, which desolves very quickly(nearly instant). Just need time to make sure the temperature is very similar. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 WOW, I never thought about this. Thanks. Guess I should go get another big "garbage" can, to let it mix for a day or so. Let it mix with a powerhead? That is what most people do. It does not need to be a "big" garbage can. Only as big as the water change that you plan on doing. Either 10-20% of your total water volume. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Well this morning everything looked fine. I think it put a stop to the sudden RTNing of some of my acros thank god. Doran i use a 20gal tote from walmart for my WC container. I bought 2, one for mixing NSW and one for draining. For like 3 bucks a piece they work great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Just to throw in my $.02............I usually make the WC water up the night before and let it run overnight. Thou sometimes I have let it go for a days time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 That is what most people do. It does not need to be a "big" garbage can. Only as big as the water change that you plan on doing. Either 10-20% of your total water volume. dsoz 10% on my system is 32 gallons... DOH! At least that takes some of the guesswork out of the equation. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 That is what most people do. It does not need to be a "big" garbage can. Which brand garbage can are the ones that are safe for storing water? My current container is a bit on the small side and I can't roll it to my tank, meaning I have to lug it bucket by bucket making a big mess. - Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Rubbermaid is usually considered to be safe for storing saltwater, but most plastic should be ok. As long as there is no metal on the inside. I am looking at getting a 20 gallon or so, with wheels so it can be moved easy. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I use a mag 36 with a venturi to stir....i let it bubble and spin for 30 minutes tops, usually more like 15and the important levels are no different than if i waited a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhuru Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I use a 44g brute on a dolly and keep a pump inside, usually this lasts me for weeks and the water is still fine to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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