Neebles Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm currently mixing a big batch of salt in a brute container...I have a heater going in there to warm it up. I'm not going to need the water for a couple of days, however I could use the heater. Would it be bad if I took out the heater for a couple of days, then put it back in to heat the water when I need it? Link to comment
itsamaybe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It shouldn't matter much if you heat and reheat but do watch out for evaporation; seal the container if you are storing for an extended time. Link to comment
ajmckay Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 +1 doesn't matter. If you have a power head or something I would stick that in there to keep it moving though. Link to comment
Neebles Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ok cool. That's what I was hoping for. I always check the water with a refractometer right before using it so I'm not worried if I have to add more water to bring levels down. I also have a power head in there keeping circulation going, that will stay until I use the water Link to comment
D Z Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yeah, you definitely want to have a power head keeping the water moving. Otherwise, you will end up with stagnant water and a mildew-y smell. Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I've got loads of stagnant aquariums with no noticeable smell Link to comment
reefernanoman Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 There is no such thing as a "real dumb question". Yes, you will be fine. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The heater is really only there to help dissolve the salt, unless it's RedSea. I've honestly never used a heater to make SW and have never any issue. Link to comment
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