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angel2211 Hobbyist Posts: 113 Kudos: 154 Votes: 1 Registered: 09-May-2004 | I've decided to buy saltwater from pet store when i eventually set up an aquarium. However my LFS is over an hours drive and would prefer to have some saltwater stocked up (just in case of anything). Is there any limits on how long i could store saltwater for. |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003 | None that I know of. The nly thing that comes to mind woudl be keep it in a barrel with a powerhead to keep the water moving. Dan |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001 | You may also want to keep it covered to prevent evaporation. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian. |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
angel2211 Hobbyist Posts: 113 Kudos: 154 Votes: 1 Registered: 09-May-2004 | Thanks for that just set up a cupboard somewhere to set up a powerhead unit and covered? I'm thinking of a cupboard so that it's kept dark, dry and at room temperature. Would that be okay. |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003 | That should be fine, but if possible, put a heater in with it. That way when you need to add some to your tank, it's at the correct temp. Dan |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
Week End Big Fish Posts: 414 Kudos: 436 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-May-2004 | is it necessary to have a power head to keep the stored water moving? Even it's kept in a dark and covered place like a barrel? |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003 | I'd say a powerhead is necessary, you don't want the water to get stagnant. |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
angel2211 Hobbyist Posts: 113 Kudos: 154 Votes: 1 Registered: 09-May-2004 | Wow, thanks for all that, look's like i've got a bit of planning to do yet. I've still got a few months yet though not thinking of setting it up until christmas time so thanks heaps. |
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
Theaustralian Fish Addict Posts: 583 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Sep-2002 | I keep nsw in sealed conatiner ive kept water for months before using it with no poerhead and its been fine. i doubt it would become stagnant if it was properly sealed... ~Scott |
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