Today on BRStv, we have another episode of BRS 52 FAQ where we answer all of your frequently asked reefing questions from our popular 52 Weeks of Reefing series. Today we are answering drum4life’s question: "Do salt mixes have a shelf or expiration date? For example, buying salt and putting it in storage to mix it at a later date?" Many of us have stocked up on salt during sales, or to help save on shipping. Most salts will last quite a while with a tight fitting lid on the bucket, but the enemy of your salt is moisture. If you are going to be storing your dry salt mix for a prolonged period of time we would highly suggest storing it in a cool, dry environment. Some salts will clump over time, and that is a good sign that moisture has been attracted into the salt. If you are finding clumps in your dry salt mix, that is a good sign that it has been stored to long. Mixed saltwater is a bit different in how long it can be stored. In most cases we recommend using the saltwater once it is fully mixed and clear. If you are going to be storing the saltwater for a long period of time then you may find beneficial to not heat the water which will help with precipitation and evaporation. So follow along as we discus dry salt and mixed saltwater storage, provides some other helpful insight, and helps make your reefing life a bit more fun and easy. If you want to join the discussion over at Reef2Reef click the link here. http://brs.li/FAQ41_Saltmix *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic Sales Solutions, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that Aquatic Sales Solutions, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.