Natural seawater
- Thread starter OCELLARIS
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Yes and no... it's better in some ways (being the "real" thing), but there is some risk of introducing things (pests, etc.) you don't want. I would use a UV sterilizer... or perhaps just a diatom filter to remove larvae, "bugs," etc. On the other hand, some of that stuff (microplankton) might actually serve as quality food for your corals and other tank life. So how's this for a vague answer, huh? I would say it's "safe" but has some risks you could likely manage with additional care/filtration.
Yes i agree with Sihaya a uv light will to the trick, but watch out for phosphates,we got a problem with phos in cpt from 2 oceans,otherwise speak to mekaeel he has a great system going on seawater
Yes - Occelaris - run a small skimmer in the container (if possible), or pump through a sediment filter (standard water filter). You can also run it through a UV sterilizer before pumping it through the sediment filter. IF YOU LIKE.
Me - I just leave the water for a few weeks that the die off settles at the bottom, and then siphon it out of my 25 litre drums into my tank's sump.
Me - I just leave the water for a few weeks that the die off settles at the bottom, and then siphon it out of my 25 litre drums into my tank's sump.
i use nsw for financial reasons, i do not filter it.. it is fine and i collect it myself near blouberg in the cape. if u are scared of introduction of bugs just think of the frags and fish and what u introduce with them.
hi mandarinman
yes i too would like to use nsw but was skeptic about the bugs ect
but i also wanted to use nsw as its more a natural environmental element
fpr the fish, im going to run a FOWLR tank and ive also considered nsw to be a cheaper option for me, did you experience any problems with the nsw in your tanks?
could you tell me how long after you collect the water do you use it? do you run a test on the water before introducing it to your tank?
thanx
yes i too would like to use nsw but was skeptic about the bugs ect
but i also wanted to use nsw as its more a natural environmental element
fpr the fish, im going to run a FOWLR tank and ive also considered nsw to be a cheaper option for me, did you experience any problems with the nsw in your tanks?
could you tell me how long after you collect the water do you use it? do you run a test on the water before introducing it to your tank?
thanx
Mekaeel
Moderator
Exactly what i do.and i use it in under an hour after collecting to allow minimal die off.
i use it when i get to it, i use some same day others one or two weeks later. dont know much about die off cos i dontreally worry bout it,not sure if urban legend
Mekaeel
Moderator
As long as you collect from a beach where the water sparkles and theres no Storm water pipes.so i guess i will start of with nsw, this means more time at the beach
Mekaeel
Moderator
Glenashley has clean water.Just wait for the S/SW to pump for a day or 2 before collecting.I collect in knee deep water.
hi mekaeel
ive been reading your forum on "my tank"
must say excellent tank, ive seen you started with NSW but as i read on you became sceptic,i didnt read the entire forum but are you now on synthetic salt mix or are you on NSW still? also if you are still on NSW then how regularly do you do water tests?
ive been reading your forum on "my tank"
must say excellent tank, ive seen you started with NSW but as i read on you became sceptic,i didnt read the entire forum but are you now on synthetic salt mix or are you on NSW still? also if you are still on NSW then how regularly do you do water tests?
Mekaeel
Moderator
Talking about the wind direction
