Jay Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hello: So 2 weeks ago I mixed up some saltwater for a water change and changed some water in my tank. There was about 20 gallons left in the barrel. I have not been running a powerhead in it and its lid was not on. Is this water still ok to use for a water change? Perhaps if I put a pump and piece of liverock in it for a day to mix? Hate to throw it out. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I would say do not use it but that is just me, personal preference. Never know what might have feel in, better safe then sorry. Next time get a lid, extra powerhead, and a heater. Then there should be no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 If it was in an area that is relatively clean (not in kitchen or laundry room... detergent would be bad), I would not worry about it. Check the salinity (change due to evaporation), and get some current (powerhead or airstone), and air (venturi on the PH or airstone) for a little while, and you should be OK. I also hate to "waste water." Especially since we pay so much for it. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Im gonna use it...Thanks. Its only 20 gallons but thats a small water change in my tank and will keep me going for another 2 weeks or so. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mbeef61 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 personally i would skip the water change this time...better a little dirty than a little dead...but thats me...hope everything works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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