I use the regular instant ocean salt and I mix my salt manually for about 30 minutes then i let it sit with a power head for 3-6 hours. Is this long enough?
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I'm not sure i throw a maxi jet 1200 in a 5gal bucket 20 min and it's crystal clear.I use the regular instant ocean salt and I mix my salt manually for about 30 minutes then i let it sit with a power head for 3-6 hours. Is this long enough?
Best idea is to read the directions on the container or on the manufacturer website.I use the regular instant ocean salt and I mix my salt manually for about 30 minutes then i let it sit with a power head for 3-6 hours. Is this long enough?
Same here! I think it takes longer for mine to come up to temperature than throughoutly mixed when I do 30-40 gallonI generally mix until the water is clear and up to temp
I just have a spare 500w heater I use….heats it up a lot faster!Same here! I think it takes longer for mine to come up to temperature than throughoutly mixed when I do 30-40 gallon
Our water usually comes out at around 60F-65F. There is no way I would take my chance with changing 20% of the water with such low temperaturesWhy heat it? Unless it's a large water change, or a difference of more than 10 degrees, it's no different than a cool current passing through an ocean reef.
Like I said... If there's a difference of 10 degrees or less...Our water usually comes out at around 60F-65F. There is no way I would take my chance with changing 20% of the water with such low temperatures
I have a multiple spare 300W that I could use but I am usually not in a rush so I just let heat up with just 1 heater.I just have a spare 500w heater I use….heats it up a lot faster!
Like I said...I am not taking any change with any temperature swing. Plus I think temperatures also effect certain water parameters.Like I said... If there's a difference of 10 degrees or less...
I was just clarifying my comment for the OP. You're free to do whatever you want with your tankLike I said...I am not taking any change with any temperature swing. Plus I think temperatures also effect certain water parameters.
New salt can hurt gills of fish. Don't change until clear. No need to heat until ready for a water change. It's better to mix first unheated.Will it hurt the fish if its not fully mixed or will it be fine but it will just be cloudy?
Instant Ocean dissolves quickly. I stir a 5 gallon bucket for 2 minutes and the water reaches peak salinity by then. The solution is slightly hazy at this point but is clear in a few hours.I use the regular instant ocean salt and I mix my salt manually for about 30 minutes then i let it sit with a power head for 3-6 hours. Is this long enough?