Topping off a SW tank!

[VLDesign]

I use tap water that has been kept moving in a 55 gallon rubbermaid container for 24hrs. I also add de-chlor just to be safe.

 

[AliceInChains]

i use just regular old water, same as with my freshwater

 

[KenyanSandBoa]

http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm

This is the best place and quality for the money! I have a RODI unit. It is really nice having a RODI unit. When I change units I am going to order from them. Again this another initial cost of the hobby. It is expensive to set up a salt tank RIGHT the first time. But when u finally get it set up. Life is good and your corals, Fish, etc are going to be really happy!


Good Luck!

Wow...that is a REAL good price. I was just starting to price them and this seems like a steal.

THANKS!!

 

[VLDesign]

Yeah I can see using RODI for a coral system but not for Fish only.

 

[ewurm]

I use RO, but I have a small system.

 

[sprayin70]

The thing with rodi water is that it doesn't contain excess nutrients for algae to thrive on. If you use tap water then there is a larger chance that your FO tank will have algae issues. Due to the excess nutrients contained in regular water.

 

[scruffy]

so then does it makes sense to say that I could use regular tap water that has been conditioned and kept moving for 24 hrs....if i don't have hard water then i would really jst be having to deal with a little xtra algae?
I'm jst a newbie go EZ on me

 

[sprayin70]

We all have to learn. LOL. If you are ok with the nutrient issues then yes you could use prime and then mix the salt with the water. I usually put a air stone in for 24 hours before I do a WC. The air etone e as with a protein skimmer helps with the ph. Because of the gas air exchange it releases co2 which can drive your ph down.

 

[Lord Gaz]

So you're saying leaving the water with an airstone in it for 24 hrs or so would be okay? Because I'm thinking of getting a RO unit, but at the moment I am very short of cash (thanks to my car) and the tank needs topping off.

 

[sprayin70]

That should be ok for now. Just treat with prime then let it set with a airstone for 24 hours. ASAP buy a RODI it will help with the future algae problems. Cars breaking "GRRRR"