backup water?

[bgbalz]

I am planning on having 2 backup containers of water for my upcoming tank. I was planning on one of plain RO water for top-offs and a second prepared with salt for water changes. Is this a solid plan and if so do I need heaters in both or some kind of pump in both to keep them circulating ??? Any feedback is helpful.
thanks
brian

[UH_OH_5_OH]

Brian.....I use one of those blue 55 gal plastic drums. I drip my RO into it and I have two small powerheads and small pond pump/fountain inside the tub to keep the water circulating so the salt doesnt settle. I don't keep a heater in it but then I add water a little more often with smaller amounts so the temp flux isn't so great when it goes in the sump.

Hope that helps !

[bklinefelter]

I'm glad someone else had this question too. I am planning on doing the same thing and was wondering if I whould have any problems.

[groovemcfly]

I do the same thing except I dont keep a pump in the top-off water

[cbell]

i use a heater and a pump in my water change tub.

[kneepuck]

I would suggest heated for water change. Also, PH should be at or near that of the display tank. When water changing you don't want to shock the system w/ fluctuating parameters.