Brown water lines in mix tank
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i think the easiest way is to just take the hose out of the water and make sure to empty it every time so you dont have water sitting in it that will let stuff grow inside it.
Yeah, muriatic acid does work really well, but is best if you can take outside to do. I do not think that he can easily take his mixing station outside to clean, so it would require a bit higher level of care indoors and in a confined space. It does work wonders tho... very quick and effective!
Adding a jug or two of normal, grocery store strength white vinegar to a full mix tank of RODI will also do the trick without quite the MDS-safety sheet overhead. 
Sure, it won't be as quick or dramatic as the muratic acid approach, but give it an hour or two with a circulation pump running and you can safely dispose of the batch into the yard/gutter or down the drain.
Sure, it won't be as quick or dramatic as the muratic acid approach, but give it an hour or two with a circulation pump running and you can safely dispose of the batch into the yard/gutter or down the drain.
The brown stuff is likely bacterial film. Is it slimy?
You can also scrub down a caked up mixing vessel with Seachem Acid Buffer (freshwater supplement). No MSDS hazard with that either.
The stuff is most likely harmless but it's not a bad idea to clean out the mixing bucket from time to time.
Jenn
You can also scrub down a caked up mixing vessel with Seachem Acid Buffer (freshwater supplement). No MSDS hazard with that either.
The stuff is most likely harmless but it's not a bad idea to clean out the mixing bucket from time to time.
Jenn
BulkRate;1030976 wrote: Adding a jug or two of normal, grocery store strength white vinegar to a full mix tank of RODI will also do the trick without quite the MDS-safety sheet overhead.
Sure, it won't be as quick or dramatic as the muratic acid approach, but give it an hour or two with a circulation pump running and you can safely dispose of the batch into the yard/gutter or down the drain.
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I do this!
Isn't it fun getting so many different answers and solutions, haha
Just goes to show you there's more than one way to skin a cat. Take the one that fits you best
How long are you letting mixed saltwater sit? Do you keep a pump in the bucket to keep it moving? Stable temps?
Jenn - Yes is is slimy.
Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Is that normal and does it have a negative impact on my display if I use it?
I will mix 1 bag of salt and do water changes 30 gal at a time so it may sit for 2-3 weeks. I do have a small pump at the bottom of the tank, but there is little to no surface affectation.
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Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Is that normal and does it have a negative impact on my display if I use it?
I will mix 1 bag of salt and do water changes 30 gal at a time so it may sit for 2-3 weeks. I do have a small pump at the bottom of the tank, but there is little to no surface affectation.
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