PSA: I have a new 110g (total capacity) Waterbox, and made the mistake of adding salt after dry rock, sand and RODI water was in the tank… I didn’t want to keep waiting on water in my 44 gallon brute that weighed 9,000 lbs (felt like), then to mix it and wait each time.
Nevertheless, don’t do this.. mix the salt in your water before adding it to the new tank. This salt just hits the sand and rocks, gets the film everywhere, probably ticking off the return pump. I’ve got like 6 wavemakers in the display and sump to try and dissolve this stuff, while slinging sand and its dust everywhere. I’ve got to disturb the sand and baste the rocks to try and get the salt chunks to dissipate.
Just got back into the hobby after 4-5 years and I guess I had a brain fart. Not recommended, don’t do it.
Nevertheless, don’t do this.. mix the salt in your water before adding it to the new tank. This salt just hits the sand and rocks, gets the film everywhere, probably ticking off the return pump. I’ve got like 6 wavemakers in the display and sump to try and dissolve this stuff, while slinging sand and its dust everywhere. I’ve got to disturb the sand and baste the rocks to try and get the salt chunks to dissipate.
Just got back into the hobby after 4-5 years and I guess I had a brain fart. Not recommended, don’t do it.