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Unread 11/08/2017, 03:17 PM   #3
mcgyvr
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I make it easy...
I fill up a 5g container (plastic 5g carboy container) with RO/DI water (TDS of zero).. It will achieve room temperature before I use it..

I add 2.5 cups of salt (Instant ocean) then throw on the cap and shake until all is mixed.. I open the cap and check the salinity.. Then close it up..
Then it sits closed up until I do my water changes.. hours..days..weeks..or whatever..

I do not concern myself with the temperature of the new water is my indoor temp is never lower than 71 deg F and I have a heater in my tank and never do more than 10-20% so even if its colder the temperature is barely effected....

Some brands of salt recommend powerhead for 24 hours,etc...
Some people go crazy with intricate "water change stations",etc...
Some brands of salt have a limited storage life after mixing with water.. others do not..


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