Water changes and water containers

[Acronuts1]

Hey guys I have what may seem to be a few questions and unproven theory about water changes and the containers.

You buy mixed water from an extremely reputable LFS. You have your own gallon jugs with lids. You can't do the WC for several ( 4 to 5 )days.

With containers being closed with no air coming in or out, how fast will the water deteriorate?
How low will oxygen levels be since there is no circulation?
Will Alk drop?
Will Ph drop?
Should this mixed salt water be used?
Is there a way to save it?

Juan

 

[Anonymous]

Just give it a nice shake, drop an air stone inside, and pour it out when the temperature is close enough. Relax!

Unless they are like two years old, and have stuffs growing inside...

 

[Acronuts1]

I usually make my own but the reason for my asking is so that I can narrow down the possibility of my recent sps loses.I thought that maybe this might be a reason.

During the summer months I was gone a lot. My roommate feed tank and provided top off water from my RO. Have yet to install Auto Drip system.

When I did a water change , the salt water was store bought in July/August. I ran no tests. Late Aug. did a test and found my alk went from 8dk to 13dk. My Ca went from a steady 460 to 410. I was using Neo Marine and LFS uses IO. Sept WC will be IO.

Just trying to figure out culprit.

 

[Nemo2007]

I always thought it was recommended to rest newly mixed saltwater in its containers after mixing it together anyway. --At least a couple of days.

 

[Acronuts1]

Rest I am not sure of. But movement or airating is always recommended.

I always thought it was recommended to rest newly mixed saltwater in its containers after mixing it together anyway. --At least a couple of days.

 

[D.W.L.]

The o2 would for sure be done and ph but nothing a powerhead cant turn over. Just get a good surface boil going in the container or the airstone as suggested.

Mines usually mixed up to a week in advance in salt buckets and sits with the lid on. I dont leave the powerhead running all week but turn it on when I remember and then run it for a couple days before water change day.

However I have only mixed my own, never purchased, so I would guess the possibility of a contaminant is always possible.

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry I can't help.

 

[Acronuts1]

Wouldn't running a pump be enough? Or should an air stone be implemented?

The o2 would for sure be done and ph but nothing a powerhead cant turn over. Just get a good surface boil going in the container or the airstone as suggested.

Mines usually mixed up to a week in advance in salt buckets and sits with the lid on. I dont leave the powerhead running all week but turn it on when I remember and then run it for a couple days before water change day.

However I have only mixed my own, never purchased, so I would guess the possibility of a contaminant is always possible.