first time mixing sw

[jessp]

I will be making about 80 gallons of sw this weekend for the first time. Any tips for a first timer? I understand to use a powerhead, air pump and heater.

do i just add these to help dissolve salt completely, oxygenate the water for ph and heater for temp match?

any help appreciated.
jess

 

[Treeman]

Hey Jess,

You can do it with just a powerhead if you want. You only need a heater if there is a big difference in temps.

Put your water in a container and add the proper amount of salt.

Run the powerhead for 6-12 hours.

Test the salinity. Add water or salt as needed. You can check salinity again in a few hours.

I would let it sit with an airstone or powerhead at least 24 hours to let all the reactions occur. You may want to do a couple tests to see where the alk and calcium are.

 

[jessp]

thanks a lot for the help, I think it should be easy and i'll be overly cautious regarding the testing this first time.

thanks

 

[nyvp]

ya its pretty easy dont over think it

 

[ek9vboi]

Yup, fill up the water and add salt. I let mine sit in the container anywhere from overnight to a week.

 

[Rogger Castells]

take lots of pics, after all, this is your first time!