I use one of those inexpensive Aqueon heaters that has a preset temp, and leave it on if there’s water in the container. A lot of salt mixes suggest specific temp ranges for mixing, and it’s closer to my tank temp so I never worry about an inrush of cold water entering the tank.
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I think it depends on the salt and holding time. Instant Ocean instructions say to aerate. Red Sea instructions say don’t aerate. I use TMPro and just run a powerhead.
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I just started using TMpro too and just started using an airstone.
Without an airstone in my mixing tank the water raises in PH and I was losing calcium/alk/mag over time. Calcium carbonate forms when the pH rises. Keep it aerated and you will avoid a lot of the buildup and keep your parameters right.
I'm just trying to relay what randy told me the other week but I am not that smart! lol
Also I think the airstone is cheaper to run than a pump. I'm just not looking forward to the salt creep in my mixing tank.
Edit: airstone is unnecessary if you are only doing small water changes. The pH will balance back out in your tank but if you are doing large 25% or more after storing for awhile I would be sure to aerate myself.
I just started using TMpro too and just started using an airstone.
Without an airstone in my mixing tank the water raises in PH and I was losing calcium/alk/mag over time. Calcium carbonate forms when the pH rises. Keep it aerated and you will avoid a lot of the buildup and keep your parameters right.
I'm just trying to relay what randy told me the other week but I am not that smart! lol
Also I think the airstone is cheaper to run than a pump. I'm just not looking forward to the salt creep in my mixing tank.
Edit: airstone is unnecessary if you are only doing small water changes. The pH will balance back out in your tank but if you are doing large 25% or more after storing for awhile I would be sure to aerate myself.
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