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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    I'm getting a little tired of making up a new batch of water for every WC. So this means I'd like to store it in a 5G bucket or even something bigger, like a 10g. If I can do this I'm sure I'd be more inclined to do my 2x weekly WC's
    For whatever reason I'm leery of storing water. If I do this do I need a pump AND an air stone? I know there will be some evaporation so do I just top it off?
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    tankdude - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    What I've done for the past few years is store all my water in a Rubermaid trash can (40g). I use a small pump to keep the water moving, I have never tried an air stone, maybe someone will chime in and tell us both if thats a good idea.

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    fawkes - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I normally use an aristone in mine - and don't use a pump (mostly because I seem to use them all up for other stuff). I always mix 24 hrs before use. I used to see pH problems years ago if I didn't do this. Maybe the salt mixes we have today do not suffer from this. I will use freshly mixed salt in an emergency.

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    rmalone - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    You really WANT to give the batch 24hrs for ph to stabilize with the ambient air, not completely necessary but desirable for sure. I have let water sit for a month with a very small pump just to turn it over, no problem. I use garbage cans to mix salt, but I have about 200g total volume you could still make a "can" once a month and yes the easier a job is the more likely you will do said job.

    Out of curiosity, why twice a week? Small tank with no skimmer, or real high bio-load?

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