Need a recommendation on the best anti corrosion and anti fungal water treatment for my new Crossfire XR. Thanks.
I use Sterling Cool. Is it the “Best”? It seems to work really good, I have nothing to compare it to. I’m relatively new and it’s the only stuff I have used.
1 Like
Thank you. Terry
All i’ve done for the last 2 years is occasionally throw in a couple cups of Borax. It doesn’t need much at all. No need, in my experience, to spend any money of fancy chemicals.
I do the same as @NiceCustomGoods.
I also drain it quite regularly.
That though, may not be a good option if water is scarce where you are at.
Sterling Cool. Just bite the bullet and buy a 5-gal pail. It will last for months.
3 Likes
Cost vs crystal growth and aggravation. Plasma Green or sterling cool. 100 gallons of table water out of one 5 gallon bucket.
I just bought my second 5 gallon this spring (since 05/2023?) Lot of splash, evaporation, and one total system loss due to freeze thaw of plastic fittings over winter). My system is 40 gallons now on my modified PRO water pan.
3 Likes
“months” 
I’m still on the original 5gals I bought. I think I’ve made 2 or 3 batches of table water total. Put a good filter system on the run down to your sump and it will last a very long time.
2 Likes
I drain mine into a tank. Lasts a long time.
2 Likes
I’ve been on the same 5 gallon jug of plasma green for almost three years. When your table water evaporates you can just add water because the plasma green chemicals don’t evaporate. Only time I ever use new solution is when I do a complete cleanout of the table. Stuff works great. No idea if it’s the best but I like it.
3 Likes