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    Default Saltwater film/slime?

    I mixed up 50gal of saltwater (coralife) using RO/DI water. I let it sit for 2 days. Today when I opened the lid I noticed a white film/slime on the bottom and sides of the trash can. What could of caused it and is it safe to use?

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    Default RE: Saltwater film/slime?

    you didnt have any power heads in the trash can to keep the water and salt mixing?

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    Default RE: Saltwater film/slime?

    i did for the first day and a half. my son unpluged the powerhead.

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    oh

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    Default RE: Saltwater film/slime?

    so is it still good?

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    Should be fine, just precipitated out some calcium. Rub the film off the sides and plug in the powerhead. If there is no sulpher smell, maybe check the PH - should be fine.

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    cool! thank you

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    BTW - Your avitar is hilarious :lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by NaCl_H2O
    BTW - Your avitar is hilarious :lol
    Ditto* :lol
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    Sherri

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    thanks, i have my Tom on a strick workout program. he's training for the worlds toughest cat.

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