Mixing Instant Ocean Sea Water

[singold]

When mixing Instant Ocean saltwater, if I mix good & then put air stone in bottom of bucket to also help circulate, how long do I need to let the airstone run bubbles through water until I can safely apply the newly mixed water to tank?

[JBuffetReefer]

WHen I do water changes, I will put water in when the water is clear from mixing the salt. I've put it in as fast as 15 min. but most of the time I will mix it the night before with a powerhead.

[singold]

That's what I've read before, people that let water mix all night, didn't know if I was doing a disservice by only letting mix with airstone for couple of hours after I mixed it by hand first. So I guess there is no CO2 mix requirement necessary?

[Squidhead9]

Couple hour is probably fine

[fattyratrat]

I mix it in a bucket with a powerhead for about an hour, then i pour it into the overflow of the tank so it has maximum mixing time with the tank water before hitting the display.. i probably should start mixing over night.

[Playa-1]

I mix it overnight usually just to be on the safe side. I usually keep between 15 or 30 gallons ready to go so I'm prepared for emergencies.