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05-02-2004, 09:10 PM
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guy who climbs trees
 
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Location: Alexandria, LA
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Shelf life for pre-mix saltwater
When mixing up a batch of saltwater(Tropic Marin/ RO) how long will it last sealed in a container?
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05-03-2004, 09:15 AM
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Tenant
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It should last a long while as long as it is properly sealed to prevent evaporation. I have used mixed salt water that sat in a 5 gal bucket for 4 months with no problems whatsoever. I usually keep one bucket of pre mix around in case of emergencies. I really wouldn't worry too much about shelf life....
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05-03-2004, 09:55 PM
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guy who climbs trees
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That was as I suspected. I have a friend that gives me his extra water when he mixes it up for a water-change, and he always insists on getting rid of it quickly. I told him there were no organisms to worry about in it, but he insists there is something in there that will 'go bad' in a few days.
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05-06-2004, 03:12 PM
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Just Moved In
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that is really funny.....put the water into your tank really quick so it can "go bad" in there in a few days
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05-06-2004, 05:56 PM
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guy who climbs trees
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He was referring to it going bad from no areation. |
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