Water change water?

[afqu]

I had a family emergency and my "newly" mixed water has been sitting, with power head runnig in it for three weeks. Can I still use it?
Thanks..Jean

 

[achapman]

Yes it's fine.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Three weeks I don't think would be a problem at all with a power head running in there. Allot of people keep water constantly ready.

 

[Tinker]

With a power head circulating it, it's fine. If it had just been sitting there going stagnant that would be another story and smell all together. lol

I change my water once a month but, always have the mixing drum going all month long. You never know when an emergency water change may be needed or you'll need to set up a QT tank quickly for a sick fish, coral or that unexpected purchase at the lfs. :wink:

Kimberly

 

[irishrose302]

I agree, it will be fine.

 

[salt newbie01]

I would agree - I sometimes have water going for a month or so with no ill affects. With the power head you should be fine

 

[reef-lover]

3 weeks...I would check the salinity and make sure it didn't rise to much...

 

[FateX8]

just do the normal tests on it and see where it stands

 

[afqu]

Thanks all, for all the help. I will do the salinity,temp,ph as usual. Now I have another problem..........another post.........grrrrrrr!
Jean