How much SW does a pail of IO actually make??

[Jakegr]

I add the exact amount it says on the bucket (0.5 cups/gallon) and always end up with 35 PPT water on the dot, so I assume the 160 gallon claim is accurate too.

[Myka]

Thanks for the replies! So, no one has ever mixed up a full bucket in one go?

[mike31154]

Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for the replies! So, no one has ever mixed up a full bucket in one go?

I don't have container large enough to hold that much liquid! I imagine some folks with very large tanks have. Might need to post the question on a forum that has a 'large tank' category... hint hint.

& Craigd in post 2 came pretty close, I mean, what's a cup or 8 of salt when you've mixed 150 gallons.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for the replies! So, no one has ever mixed up a full bucket in one go?

I used the bags and I think 4 bags made 180 at 1.025, but 4 bags is a little more than a bucket.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for the replies! So, no one has ever mixed up a full bucket in one go?

I do all the time.

Our mixing containers are 250g each.

AquaVitro Salinity is the only salt that the claims are true. They say their salt bucket will make 225g @ 1.026 and its true but not many people use that salt brand.

[Aquattro]

I know that in the box containing 4 bags, designated as 200g worth, each bag only makes about 46 gallons at 1.026.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I know that in the box containing 4 bags, designated as 200g worth, each bag only makes about 46 gallons at 1.026.

Ok thanks, that's something to go on...maybe.