Thoroughly Mixing Salt Granules In Bucket

[J0J1S]

Please excuse me if this post is ridiculous. I've had my IM Fusion 20 running for almost 8 months. I've been using Red Sea Coral Pro Salt mix. I just now purchased the larger bucket of salt (I've been using the smaller ones). I know Red Sea says settling may occur during shipping. Question is how do you guys/gals make sure your brand new bucket is mixed properly to maintain stable parameters water change after water change?

I mix my salt water to 1.025-1.026 sg. I've just recently started testing (Salifert) my parameters of my newly mixed water to make sure the parameters aren't way off.

Thanks.

 

[dallen2233]

I've never run into the issue of the salt mix separating, but I guess you could put the bucket on its side and roll it and shake it.

 

[billdogg]

I've never run into the issue of the salt mix separating, but I guess you could put the bucket on its side and roll it and shake it.

What they said.

 

[gone fishin]

what both of them said.

 

[joshbrookkate]

I buy it by the 200g box. Comes in 4 bags. Before I open each bag, I mix the salt up. Then I portion it up into 8 cup sealed containers, enough for a full batch of salt water. That way I know it is thoroughly mixed.
I think it's worth the effort.

 

[J0J1S]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I appreciate it.