Storing dry salt?

[Johnd651]

Only have a 15 gallon, so a pail of salt should last me years. Anyone seen issues with using a bucket for extended time?

 

[fishywishy]

As long as the bucket is food grade it should be fine.

 

[Johnd651]

IO Reef Crystals

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Close the bag tight when you're done, and don't let any moisture near it, and it should be fine IMO

 

[Gumbies R Us]

As long as moisture doesn’t get near it and it’s in a container or bag where nothing can get in? You will be fine

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

The concern is that salt gets very hard when moisture gets in. As long as you can dissolve it and alk is ok, it is ok to use.

 

[exnisstech]

On a tank that size I would probably just buy the bags and store what's left in a Tupperware container or similar. I've had some clump up in buckets even sealed and I'm using it faster than you will be. Just a theory but I think when the salt level in the bucket starts getting low the extra air contains enough moisture/humidity to cause the clumping.

 

[Johnd651]

On a tank that size I would probably just buy the bags and store what's left in a Tupperware container or similar. I've had some clump up in buckets even sealed and I'm using it faster than you will be. Just a theory but I think when the salt level in the bucket starts getting low the extra air contains enough moisture/humidity to cause the clumping.

I just couldnt pass up a bucket at $44 of reef crystals

 

[Tamberav]

I kept dry salt for years before using, just cracked open a bucket today. It is fine, just make sure the bucket is air tight. Put any bags into buckets, etc.