Saltwater mix - Aquarium Advice

plumber21 · 04-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I have a 29 bio cube and a 14 gal ,I have been buying water mixed at lfs would like to mix my own, i am buying a ro system help me out please with the best salt mix ,and the best way to go about mixing salt water and making sure about ph thank you all

cccapt · 04-25-2008, 06:19 PM

You can ask 10 people what the best salt is and you will get 10 different answers.
The best way to mix it is put it in a bucket with a powerhead and heater (if necessary) and let it mix for 12-24 hrs.

**roka64** · 04-25-2008, 07:21 PM

I agree! I always have a bucket full with a heater and ph.

usmcmarc · 04-25-2008, 07:24 PM

Here we go again.........Welcome to AA!!!

**melosu58** · 04-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Here are a few links from here.

Salt study

What salt and why?

BTW welcome to AA

fijiwigi · 04-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcmarc

Here we go again.........Welcome to AA!!!

LOL

this thread may help a bit.Reason for 24 hours settling of saltwater As for which salt to choose that could take years to not answer that question. Just buy something that is readily available and learn to work with it. Instant ocean/Reef Crystals and Oceanic seem to be the most popular.

plumber21 · 04-26-2008, 01:56 AM

thank you for the advice

04-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
plumber21 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Saltwater mix I have a 29 bio cube and a 14 gal ,I have been buying water mixed at lfs would like to mix my own, i am buying a ro system help me out please with the best salt mix ,and the best way to go about mixing salt water and making sure about ph thank you all

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cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,282 Images: 2	You can ask 10 people what the best salt is and you will get 10 different answers. The best way to mix it is put it in a bucket with a powerhead and heater (if necessary) and let it mix for 12-24 hrs. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,576 Images: 12	I agree! I always have a bucket full with a heater and ph. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,427 Images: 73	Here are a few links from here. Salt study What salt and why? BTW welcome to AA __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	Here we go again.........Welcome to AA!!!

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plumber21 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	thank you for the advice