Using up old chemicals?

[Bob]

I have run out of the Alk part of my 3 part additives. Until I get more; anybody have thoughts on me using

Seachem Reef builder (Raises carbonate alkalinity) to maintain Alkalinity until I can get my normal additives?

I assumed I would reconstitute with distilled water and use in place of normal. Can I mix a whole bottle ahead and not worry about one or two week shelf life?

 

I assume everybody has bunches of old stuff (chemicals and additives) they dont use anymore or have discontinued using over the years. I guess I am trying to be thrifty and a run to LFS does not seem to be convenient at the moment.

Thanks for your thoughts Bob

[reefmontalvo]

As long as there isn't a disclaimer on the bottle I see no need to waste good product. Imagine how long some of the other chemicals sit on the shelfs in the LFS.

[zygote2k]

Back in the day, we used to have trashcan parties. You bring somethin, I bring somethin, etc. Mix it all together and dose ourselves. It worked for us- I'm sure it'll be ok for a reef.

[reefmontalvo]

In my day we called that a bathtub party fill a tub with ice then drop your beer and a way we go. But back to the subject I think your chemicals will be okay if sitting on the shelf for an extended period of time. I did notice the brightwell bottle did state not to use one year after bottle has been opened.

[Brian Ward]

Bob,

 

I can give you some chemical if you need it.