SALT WATER MIXING STATION | HOW TO

[@rainshdw008]

Thanks Jason! You're right, not many of these on You Tube. Appreciate all the explanations!

[@emmgeevideo]

I am going to build mine just like this. I got the same tanks. Best video I've seen on how to do this. Thanks man!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! It works great! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ATR-42]

the use of water heater stands here was genius

[@keithhoofard5844]

Have a similar setup for making water in my garage for my 120-gallon planted Discus tank. 5-stage RO/DI from Air Water & Ice, with two extra DI. 105-gallon Tamco vertical tank. Shipping was as much as the tank! Need to swap out for that better pump you have. I just put a 300W Jager zip-tied to a toilet float inside my tank, and water is 82F all the time. Two large air stones from JEHMCo keep the tank circulated, as I obviously don’t need to mix salt.

[@FranchiseesFirst]

Great idea with the hose reels. Nice job.

[@josgraha]

that's a very professional looking mixing station! thank you for sharing!

[@mattwilde3329]

talked to a local fish company and they wanted 4k to install this with an auto water change system. seems pretty steep to me but this video is helpful to run this gauntlet on my own. Just got 2 105 gallons shipped for $500. we shall see. Thanks for the video.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! Yeah I have talk to professionals about setting up my systems before.. it’s outrageous! Best of you have some know how.. and skills to just do it on your own.. you get more satisfaction out of it that way too! Granted it will be more frustrating! Lol thanks for watching glad you liked it

[@seldom_seen8713]

Super clean setup....thanks for sharing. Very informative.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@oneilwiz]

Would love to see the reef tank, thanks for the mixing station video

[@tedknight2840]

I enjoy your videos very informative and easy to follow I do have a question mercury 4 stroke 150 won't start in N unless fast idle go back to N it dies any help would be appreciated thanks

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Sounds like it’s Carbureted? That usually happens when the idle jet gets clogged.. let me know and thanks for watching

[@tedknight2840]

It's efi I am having a hard time finding info thanks

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

How old is the fuel?

[@tedknight2840]

Fresh gas 91 no ethanol

[@tedknight2840]

Figured it out idle air control valve took one off my 115hp Put it on the 150 ran like a champ tried to clean it to no avail thanks

[@brianjeffries207]

Great video!! Very informative.

[@josephrunco3483]

Great video was wondering how far your tank is from the mixing station I'm thinking about purchasing that pump

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it! My tank is about 20’-25’ from the pump.

[@bubbaford8943]

Great detail on all your videos, love the content and you make it easy to learn how to do it myself!!! Really appreciate it

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! I just wanted to put this out there in case someone was looking for how to build one or what one looked like for ideas .. thanks for watching the channel and commenting

[@khalifaalmazrouei5005]

Thank you for this video, cleared up so much for me at least ❤

[@Slewis71119]

Exactly, I would forget what valve i need to open and which valve to shut.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Lol yeah! It takes a bit to get it down.. and I always double check.. I have messed up a couple times

[@randymcqueen8844]

Very informative video thanks for sharing!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! I apologize I’m seeing a bunch of these comments on this particular video for some reason! Thanks you for watching and commenting! I’m glad the video was helpful.

[@armandcalunia7036]

Hey good day... what is the best Battery your going to used 115hp mercury engine outboard? In my 1985 thank you...

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Best battery for a boat is usually an AGM but for a cranking battery flooded is fine.. for a 115 you want one around 600 cranking amps .. thanks for watching

[@korrubz13]

Question about when transferring rodi into the saltwater container. How do you know how much salt you should be adding? Do you have marks on the containers and wait until you get to say 10 gallons and then add 10 gallons worth of salt into the top?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yes when I transfer over the rodi I fill usually to 20 gal mark and add the appropriate amount of salt for mixing 20 gallons.. then let it run and recirculate to mix . Then take a small cup to sample and test out if the drain

[@jmdelira87]

Great video. This is incredibly helpful.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I apologize I’m just seeing your comment! Thank you I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@shockervids]

Wow. This makes me want to get a salt water tank now.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It quickly becomes an addiction!🤣 between boats , fishing and saltwater fish tanks I’m broke!! 🤣🤪 I apologize I’m just seeing a bunch of these comments on this video for some reason. Thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciated!

[@Stevedola11]

Is there a reason to use union ball valves at every location or could they just be used on the pipe runs incase of disassembly?

[@brianjeffries207]

How do you keep track of how much salt to add when you are making the salt water? Is some sort of levels called out on the tanks to know how much water you are adding? I wish you would do more tank videos!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yes there are marks on the tank in ten gallon increments. so when I make saltwater I pump over R.O. Water to the salt side and then flip the valves to circulate the water in the salt tank. and then add the number of scoops per each gallon and let it mix .. thanks for watching I appreciate it! If I did make more videos it would probably have to be what not to do videos! 🤣 I'm struggling right now to get my nitrates down I got bad about doing water changes and they went up I'm getting my refugium set up to help export them out! And back doing water changes each week..

[@PaulFraser4]

What is the white piece of pvc connecting the bulk head to the pipe?

[@mahunter4200]

What is your opinion on GPS on the kicker motor as opposed to the trolling motor up in front? Pros and Cons

[@emmgeevideo]

At 7:26 you reach behind the two upper ball valves and you say, "I've got a ball valve back here". The ball valve you refer to is hidden from view. I don't see it anywhere in your video. This section is unclear to me. You have two hose reels. Sounds like one is to send fresh water to one tank and the other hose reel to send salt water to another tank. Is the hidden ball valve used to direct the flow to one hose reel or the other?

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Cool thanks for sharing

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@tc2cool863]

I just went to my KZbin page and I do have two or three videos on there of my tank enjoy take care

[@petecostanzo]

Thank you! This helped a bunch, unfortunately those tanks are now $399 at Tractor Supply, hope they go on sale

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yeah it wasn’t cheap for the whole set up! Now we moved across the country and I’m setting everything up all over again! 🤦‍♂️ thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@petecostanzo]

🙏

[@romancitobarcibal9948]

Also a aquarium funatic, use to be into salt water fish, after the late 90's and begining 2000's pets store around the bay gone away from salt water ! It suck ! Only into fresh water !

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I love both but got addicted to saltwater! The price on everything has gone up insane here lately! I’m sure In both freshwater as well! There is a awesome store in Sacramento called aquarium depot! Check it out if you’re ever up that way! I apologize I’m just seeing a lot of these comments on this particular video.. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tc2cool863]

Sweet very nice!

[@tc2cool863]

I was in it for 3 years coolest thing I think I ever did in my life just did not have the time to keep going on

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

That is where I was at! So hopefully making the upgrade and this mixing station will make it easier and save me time! You know how busy I am.. and saltwater tanks take up a lot of time.. thanks for watching and commenting..

[@slange455]

Seems like 2 separate pumps would be a little less complicated as far as knowing which valves to open or close. Also risk of contamination of your fresh water if both valves are open

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Guess you could run 2 pumps .. just would have to get another bulkhead fitting going into the salt tank.. and would still need a valve there to keep water from going into it when pumping up through the hose.. also space was an issue and the pump is also $200 .. but definitely something to think about.. if I get to where I think that would just make my life easier.. I would re-plumb it all! lol thanks for watching and commenting and the input !

[@shoja7264]

Can you do more videos on your fish tank? Please!!!!!!?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I apologize I’m just seeing your comment! I moved to Florida a year ago and had to breakdown everything and start over! I’m still making videos and still in the hobby.. I just got my tank up and running in December.. i might make some videos about it! I’m still just a rookie and learning all the time.. thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@mahunter4200]

What Batteries are running your down riggers?

[@scottscaneh]

SO cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks! It definitely is to me! Something that guys who have saltwater tanks would love to have! So I just wanted to post it so they can get some ideas.. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrRobDale]

Wow $450 a tank!