Does this look like mold or something? Rodi storage container.

[Leon Gorani]

Should I remake all of this water for my new tank? I have these barrels in my basement and I’ve been making water but it’s been cool the whole time it’s been in the barrel. I just went to look at the water and saw these spots on the barrel and some are underneath the water line. Would it be bad to use this water? It is 0 tds and brand new water but idk
What would be the best way to clean rodi storage like this?

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Should I remake all of this water for my new tank? I have these barrels in my basement and I’ve been making water but it’s been cool the whole time it’s been in the barrel. I just went to look at the water and saw these spots on the barrel and some are underneath the water line. Would it be bad to use this water? It is 0 tds and brand new water but idk
What would be the best way to clean rodi storage like this?

think you are right about it being mold

Would you drink it or serve to others at a party, if its fresh RODI water? If not, then why should your reef... Saltwater is cheap compared to possible reactions... why take a chance?

Reminds me of checking old fridge food containers, asking: can I eat this... result: food poisoning ... lol

You can use a light bleach solution to clean but then rinse, rinse, rinse with tap and dry completely (I use lint free towel) before adding more RO water to make saltwater ... OR try just cleaning with tap, wiping out and setting in sun

I'll defer to other as likely a number of opinions for this

 

[Leon Gorani]

think you are right about it being mold

Would you drink it or serve to others at a party, if its fresh RODI water? If not, then why should your reef... Saltwater is cheap compared to possible reactions... why take a chance?

Reminds me of checking old fridge food containers, asking: can I eat this... result: food poisoning ... lol

You can use a light bleach solution to clean but then rinse, rinse, rinse with tap and dry completely (I use lint free towel) before adding more RO water to make saltwater ... OR try just cleaning with tap, wiping out and setting in sun

I'll defer to other as likely a number of opinions for this

dang, that sucks, I guess I have to buy a new one and clean this one later... don't really wanna do that now. but thank you for your input, I definitely don't wanna use this contaminated water for a brand new tank.

 

[zalick]

I would use it without concern. I’ve never heard of freshwater mold of that sort contaminating salt. Especially considering that is above the water. But that’s just my 2c and it’s worth what you paid for it. ;)

 

[Gtinnel]

I would use the water if it were me. I'm not saying that is the right answer but I really doubt it would harm anything.
I would clean the container out once it was empty though.

 

[Red_Beard]

I have seen that in a TON of commercial RO tanks. Use it up, when its empty scrub it gently with a mild bleach solution, good as new