ESV Salt mixing

[Brando457]

I need to mix up probably about 200-220 gallons of salt for a new tank I'm running, anyone know if since I'll be using the whole box for one that it'd matter to mix it all directly in the tank?

 

[jcs11236]

they tend to give u a lil extra on each part so i figure doing it all at once will have your levels off.. i suggest to do it directly in your tank but add each level accordingly

 

[masterswimmer]

If you're adding it to a tank with any livestock in it, NO. DO NOT ADD IT TO THE TANK. If the system is brand new and you have no animals in it yet, then you can mix it in the tank. The biggest problem I see doing this (even with no animals in it) is the turbulence you need to create to adequately mix the components, it will cause a huge sandstorm. The sandbed will wind up settling out onto your LR.

Good luck
Russ

 

[Brando457]

Russ I plan on mixing the salt before adding the sand !

But yeah there is no livestock at all just the base rock I just scaped.

I know it says it makes 200 gallons and I have 2 boxes, just trying to figure out the best way to make it in the tank so I don't have to do 30 gallons at a time

 

[jaa1456]

You will be fine doing it in the tank with no livestock. I usally have my sand in the tank prior to adding water though. But I would measure each part out correctly.

 

[Brando457]

yeah only thing I'm iffy on is the amount of rock the rock displaces

 

[jaa1456]

yeah only thing I'm iffy on is the amount of rock the rock displaces

Do you plan on running a sump as well? You could always mix a large amount, but keep it a few inches lower than the top of the tank. Maybe 6 inches or so. And then have some fresh RO standing by ready to mix in a tub or buckets, Whatever you have. In case you need it.

 

[masterswimmer]

Russ I plan on mixing the salt before adding the sand ! PERFECT

But yeah there is no livestock at all just the base rock I just scaped.

I know it says it makes 200 gallons and I have 2 boxes, just trying to figure out the best way to make it in the tank so I don't have to do 30 gallons at a time

I would still measure the ESV components as you add them to the tank.

Don't worry about the water displaced by the LR. I would mix the salt in the tank to the correct salinity, then siphon out the saltwater you don't need in the tank that is displaced by the rock. Use the 'extra' saltwater for water changes in the weeks to come. It's not like it 'goes bad' sitting in a rubbermaid container.

HTH
Russ

 

[Brando457]

I would still measure the ESV components as you add them to the tank.

Don't worry about the water displaced by the LR. I would mix the salt in the tank to the correct salinity, then siphon out the saltwater you don't need in the tank that is displaced by the rock. Use the 'extra' saltwater for water changes in the weeks to come. It's not like it 'goes bad' sitting in a rubbermaid container.

HTH
Russ

Russ that is the plan, so basically mix it as it says in the instructions estimating and then if needed siphon out some saltwater and add RO in its place and then find the balance.

Wasn't sure if as long as the salinity was correct the parameters would be in check though.

Thanks!

 

[jadakiss]

its better to have less water and and a high salinity and all u have to do is top off than have low salinity then u have to add more salt.

 

[Brando457]

its better to have less water and and a high salinity and all u have to do is top off than have low salinity then u have to add more salt.

awesome point!

Well the tank is halfway full of RO, only 100 some odd gallons to go before I mix the salt!!!

Then add the sand and CYCLE BABY CYCLE