Water Change with premixed water from 2 weeks ago

therealkilo · 01/28/2017, 11:57 AM

I get premixed SW from my LFS. They mix up huge quantities of a great brand and have an awesome dispersal system and sell it per gallon.

I got 20 gallons two weeks ago and only used 10. The other 10 is still in two large 5 gallon culligan jugs.

Still think its okay to use for a water change?

It has been sitting in my stairwell with the tempature of 50-60 degrees and no direct light.

jmm · 01/28/2017, 12:01 PM

I've used water like that and had no bad effects. A water change is a small percentage of the water in the tank.

But, I'm no expert on the degradation of stored salt water.

SABOB · 01/28/2017, 12:03 PM

I would aerate it for awhile and check temp and ph

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therealkilo · 01/28/2017, 12:05 PM

Thanks jmm. Yeah I feel like since the temperature is low and no direct sunlight. It should be okay? I only have a 55 gallon but alot of LR. So probably only like 40-45 gallons of actual water in the tank. :\

therealkilo · 01/28/2017, 12:06 PM

Thanks SABOB, hahah Yeah I live in Minnesota so I am gonna bring it in and def let the temp rise. And get my shake shake shake on with those jugs! AIR!!!

Joe0813 · 01/28/2017, 02:54 PM

ive used saltwater that was 2.5-3 weeks old. Never had an issue. but I also have a pump to keep the water moving

spiraling · 01/29/2017, 09:03 PM

As long as the salt is fully dissolved and the water is up to temp - why would there be an issue? The water in your tank is older than that.

2_zoa · 01/29/2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by therealkilo

I get premixed SW from my LFS. They mix up huge quantities of a great brand and have an awesome dispersal system and sell it per gallon.

I got 20 gallons two weeks ago and only used 10. The other 10 is still in two large 5 gallon culligan jugs.

Still think its okay to use for a water change?

It has been sitting in my stairwell with the tempature of 50-60 degrees and no direct light.

What is "a great brand"?

Depending on what brand of salt it is, will dictate wether or not it "should" be stored in a mixed state.
Having said that, I doubt there will be any negative effects from using it. Randy has a write up about stored salt water. If vitamins or any extras are added to the mix. The answer is no, don't bulk mix and store. Use right away. Some salts like regular IO can be mixed and held for long periods of time with no issues. Others, should not be.

ericarenee · 01/29/2017, 09:14 PM

i make 100 gallons at a time and do so about once every two weeks. You can store it just fine.

I am not sure what GREAT BRAND IS.... its prob IO....... Awesome dispensary system a tank with a hose and pump..

I WOULD check there tds and nutrient levels LFS Store tend to not sell 0 tds water ...

anyway store it with no pumps no air and in cool if your doing big water change heat it to temp and use.. DO NOT Keep it heated or air stone in it ..

01/28/2017, 11:57 AM	#1
therealkilo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MN Posts: 166	Water Change with premixed water from 2 weeks ago I get premixed SW from my LFS. They mix up huge quantities of a great brand and have an awesome dispersal system and sell it per gallon. I got 20 gallons two weeks ago and only used 10. The other 10 is still in two large 5 gallon culligan jugs. Still think its okay to use for a water change? It has been sitting in my stairwell with the tempature of 50-60 degrees and no direct light.

01/28/2017, 12:03 PM	#3
SABOB Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 207	I would aerate it for awhile and check temp and ph Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ To all Military...Thanks for Serving Current Tank Info: 12gl NanoCube,55gl softies,fish

01/28/2017, 02:54 PM	#6
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	ive used saltwater that was 2.5-3 weeks old. Never had an issue. but I also have a pump to keep the water moving __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

01/29/2017, 09:14 PM	#9
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	i make 100 gallons at a time and do so about once every two weeks. You can store it just fine. I am not sure what GREAT BRAND IS.... its prob IO....... Awesome dispensary system a tank with a hose and pump.. I WOULD check there tds and nutrient levels LFS Store tend to not sell 0 tds water ... anyway store it with no pumps no air and in cool if your doing big water change heat it to temp and use.. DO NOT Keep it heated or air stone in it .. __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

01/28/2017, 12:01 PM	#2
jmm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 569	I've used water like that and had no bad effects. A water change is a small percentage of the water in the tank. But, I'm no expert on the degradation of stored salt water.

01/28/2017, 12:05 PM	#4
therealkilo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MN Posts: 166	Thanks jmm. Yeah I feel like since the temperature is low and no direct sunlight. It should be okay? I only have a 55 gallon but alot of LR. So probably only like 40-45 gallons of actual water in the tank. :\

01/28/2017, 12:06 PM	#5
therealkilo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MN Posts: 166	Thanks SABOB, hahah Yeah I live in Minnesota so I am gonna bring it in and def let the temp rise. And get my shake shake shake on with those jugs! AIR!!!

01/29/2017, 09:03 PM	#7
spiraling Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: MT Posts: 49	As long as the salt is fully dissolved and the water is up to temp - why would there be an issue? The water in your tank is older than that.