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09-30-2009, 12:06 AM
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I am Obsessed with Fish.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: New Jersey
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Storing Mixed saltwater.
So I am trying to make this hobby a little easier for me. I am looking to get a 25 gallon storage container. Add a pump and hose enough to make it to the sump. If I make up 25 gallons of salt water and dont use it all can I keep it stored in this tank with mabye a power head and small heater. If so for about how long would you say. I do like 10 to 15 gallons a week so if i got 2 or 3 weeks out of 1 mix.
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09-30-2009, 12:24 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
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keep it circulated and you'll be just fine
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09-30-2009, 12:26 AM
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Gone Snorkeling...
  
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrum51
keep it circulated and you'll be just fine
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09-30-2009, 12:33 AM
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Son of Jor El
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yep, it will be fine. Just keep a watch on your salinity if the water can evaporate.
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Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky went hunting? Well anyway, Brasky decides he's gonna hunt down all four members of the Banana Splits. He stalks and kills every one of them with a machete. They all beg for their lives, except Fleagul.
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09-30-2009, 01:10 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
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+1 jenglish
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09-30-2009, 06:57 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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09-30-2009, 09:52 AM
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I am Obsessed with Fish.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: New Jersey
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cool thanks guys well thats my project today before a water change then.
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09-30-2009, 09:53 AM
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I am Obsessed with Fish.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: New Jersey
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one more question I am going to use a rubbermaid garbage can brand new. Do you have to use the food grade one or a brand new one will do. I am use a tall reg one for my ro/di. I have a garbage bag over the top under the lid.?
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09-30-2009, 10:56 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hampstead, MD
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I've used rubbermaid garbage cans for years with no issues. Give it a good scrubbing and rinsing before you use it to remove and contaminates that may have settled during the manufacturing process.
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09-30-2009, 11:01 AM
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Gone Snorkeling...
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I have been reading recently of PO4 being released from the brute cans during water stortage, You may want to use a plastic liner inside the can. And yes, you need to get the one that is labeled for food safe.
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09-30-2009, 04:23 PM
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I am Obsessed with Fish.
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Tony what do u suggest a Regular brand new rubbermaid can with tight lid with a liner. Any specific kind I want to set this up within the next 2 days.
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09-30-2009, 08:05 PM
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Gone Snorkeling...
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I dunno, the Brutes are sturdy though. I dont think that there is a sturdier can
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09-30-2009, 08:08 PM
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Son of Jor El
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fat Tony
I dunno, the Brutes are sturdy though. I dont think that there is a sturdier can
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Must... resist.... inappropriate..... humor..... 
The brutes are tough to beat in toughness.
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Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky went hunting? Well anyway, Brasky decides he's gonna hunt down all four members of the Banana Splits. He stalks and kills every one of them with a machete. They all beg for their lives, except Fleagul.
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09-30-2009, 08:17 PM
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Tarpon
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
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I bought two 25 gallon brute trashcans. 12 bucks a piece. And I can lift them on rollers and simply roll them to my tank.  One is salt......one is fresh. I just bought brute trashcans......I think they were normal cans....not food grade.....but ive tested them and they tested out fine. |
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09-30-2009, 11:30 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: brandenton, fl
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just test em you should be fine
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