[ssidhu]

I plan on building a tank one day, but am curious whether the 800 to 1000lbs of Epsom Salts needs to refreshed often? As you mentioned, it is pricey, though okay for a one time expense. How often should the tank be emptied and cleaned? (Hopefully, not often

Also, how does one keep the water clean...not chlorine, right?

ss

[Antonio Madeira]

If filtered and treated well, should last forever. Use spa chlorine type.

I have a epsom solution for one year and it is clean as the first day. I filter about 1 time a month

Antonio

[ruston]

I filter every day for an hour. Sometimes twice a day. I have a monstrous jacuzzi pump. This helps keep the water clean and the water temp even. In the past I used bromine, but now I use a couple of tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide once a week. I haven't read any studies that specify exactly how long you should keep the same solution, but commercial places usually change it once a year. One place said you could use it up to 3 years.
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