Storing mixed Probiotic salt for a week?

GSMclowns · 12/16/2016, 10:40 AM

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if I can mix a large container with Probiotic reef salt and use it for continuous water change through out the whole week or month? Or I have to use the mixed water right away after mixing them?

is there any negative effect if I store them for the whole week or a month?

Thanks

Voodoojar · 12/16/2016, 10:55 AM

I mix an entire week at a time and use it for auto water change. Doesn't seem to be an issue for me but maybe I'm losing whatever special stuff is in the water.

GoVols · 12/16/2016, 01:12 PM

Probiotic reef salt is to be used ASAP once fully mixed.

If not your just wasting your money.

The Probiotic's and other goodies deteriorate fairly quickly after mixing and your tank will not get the benefit of the Probiotic Salt Mix.

If your mixing and storing or for slow usage buy the AF "Reef Salt". You can use the Pro Bio S and NP Pro daily.

But... It's your money.

plyle02 · 12/16/2016, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoVols

Probiotic reef salt is to be used ASAP once fully mixed.

If not your just wasting your money.

The Probiotic's and other goodies deteriorate fairly quickly after mixing and your tank will not get the benefit of the Probiotic Salt Mix.

If your mixing and storing or for slow usage buy the AF "Reef Salt". You can use the Pro Bio S and NP Pro daily.

But... It's your money.

This is a correct statement

GSMclowns · 12/16/2016, 03:33 PM

So use it once fully mixed is like 5 or 10 minutes after all salts are dissolved and the water cleared up right? Just want to confirm so I don't harm the acro.

Thanks

MichaelW · 12/16/2016, 04:32 PM

I just use within 24 hour. Have gone longer like 2 days before but try within 24 hours. Reef salt is fine for keeping as you want.

12/16/2016, 10:40 AM	#1
GSMclowns A Reef Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 364	Storing mixed Probiotic salt for a week? Hello Everyone, I was wondering if I can mix a large container with Probiotic reef salt and use it for continuous water change through out the whole week or month? Or I have to use the mixed water right away after mixing them? is there any negative effect if I store them for the whole week or a month? Thanks __________________ Bao ================================= ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

12/16/2016, 01:12 PM	#3
GoVols Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: VolNation Posts: 456	Probiotic reef salt is to be used ASAP once fully mixed. If not your just wasting your money. The Probiotic's and other goodies deteriorate fairly quickly after mixing and your tank will not get the benefit of the Probiotic Salt Mix. If your mixing and storing or for slow usage buy the AF "Reef Salt". You can use the Pro Bio S and NP Pro daily. But... It's your money. __________________ VFL Current Tank Info: 2013-RSM S-400 (Merlot) / BB / Mixed Reef / Lighting: Kessil AP700 with S-Series led bar / Bubble King 160 skimmer / GEO 2-Stage Cal Reactor with GLA dual-stage regulator / Teco TK-1000 Chiller & Heater / GFO & Purigen reactor's

12/16/2016, 03:33 PM	#5
GSMclowns A Reef Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 364	So use it once fully mixed is like 5 or 10 minutes after all salts are dissolved and the water cleared up right? Just want to confirm so I don't harm the acro. Thanks __________________ Bao ================================= ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

12/16/2016, 10:55 AM	#2
Voodoojar Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 123	I mix an entire week at a time and use it for auto water change. Doesn't seem to be an issue for me but maybe I'm losing whatever special stuff is in the water.

12/16/2016, 04:32 PM	#6
MichaelW Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 1,061	I just use within 24 hour. Have gone longer like 2 days before but try within 24 hours. Reef salt is fine for keeping as you want.