Red Sea Blue Bucket.. Mix only good for 7 days?

[tuscani]

I was planning to mix up about 30 gallon in Brute 34gal can which given 10% weekly changes in my tank is good for 5-6 weeks. Red Sea site says the mix should be used within 7 days.. yet I read most people usually store a month or more. Thoughts?

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[CBonito]

I'd like to know the logic behind that. I cant see how it wouldn't be able to be used...anyone?

 

[tuscani]

I emailed Red Sea and this was their reply..

"It is not recommended to store your mixed saltwater for extended periods of time, as this will result in precipitation and reduced levels of Calcium and Alkalinity in the water."

I suppose that makes sense but I cannot imagine you would loose too much in 3-4 weeks

 

[CBonito]

I emailed Red Sea and this was their reply..

"It is not recommended to store your mixed saltwater for extended periods of time, as this will result in precipitation and reduced levels of Calcium and Alkalinity in the water."

I suppose that makes sense but I cannot imagine you would loose too much in 3-4 weeks

I would do it anyway and test it. I can't see how it would be a problem.

 

[DenverSaltyFarm]

I have been using 10 gallons a week on my 100 gallon mixing station with no problem storing. I just turn the mixing pump off

 

[SpyC]

Brs did a few videos on this