Saltwater mix?

[Big_Pun]

yup this happen to me when I left my new dry rick to start cycling I left pump off two days and it stank, lil yellow too. so I tossed on a CPR back pack skimmer and in 24 hours if was clear and no smell, not much in collection cup, but it was aerated so I guess cleaned up. I wouldn't use it if it smells maybe check for ammonia ?

[ramsey]

I don't know if the stink matters or not. I've used it before but stopped keeping a lid on the container because it made me nervous. Just a guess, but could it be anaerobic bacteria buildup due to lack of oxygen? If it is, wouldn't you want to avoid dosing your tank with anaerobic bacteria?

[Mike]

We have to keep the lid on our brutes of water as the stupid cat keeps jumping into them then they are full. Makes a real mess and the cat is P.O. too.

[allan]

Mine has never stunk, but it does get slimy in there. The walls and the hose that is submerged.


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[ramsey]

Allan - is that with or without a lid on it?

[allan]

Good question. I've done both, but I believe it gets slimy no matter what if enough time lapses before use.

I've run a stirring pump for a week before, then the water gets warm.


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[Richard]

I've use water that has been mixed for a very long time without any problems. The only problem I ever had was if the water was really heavily aerated/agitated the calcium & carbonates would sometimes precipitate out on the sides of the container...not sure why that happens sometimes.