Need Help Mix Saltwater
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There would be no point in that. Bottled water is loaded with crap you don't want in your tank. I speak from experience as a while back my mother was watching over my tank while I was away and ran out of RODI in my jugs... so she decided to dump about 10 bottles or arrowhead. I love her to death but I cannot tell you the hair algae outbreak I had soon after. Don't do that... just continue to buy water from the LFS if you don't want to invest the money which you really should.
Stop buying livestock and buy-
1. Refractometer
2. RODI Filter for making RODI water
3. two Brute containers, one for RODI and one for your mixed salt, couple bulkheads, float switch, and some maxi jets to move the water around.
4. Bucket of Salt
Stop buying livestock and buy-
1. Refractometer
2. RODI Filter for making RODI water
3. two Brute containers, one for RODI and one for your mixed salt, couple bulkheads, float switch, and some maxi jets to move the water around.
4. Bucket of Salt
haha um well then I would invest at the least in a refractometer and handheld TDS meter.
This is a good TDS meter and fairly inexpensive.
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/HMTDS3/TDS3-Meter-with-Carrying-Case.html
It does temperature also. Definitely get one if your buying your RODI from Tongs. :yield:
This is a good TDS meter and fairly inexpensive.
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/HMTDS3/TDS3-Meter-with-Carrying-Case.html
It does temperature also. Definitely get one if your buying your RODI from Tongs. :yield:
I see, well definitely Get a TDS meter.
The only major differences in salt mixes are the amounts of cal, alk, and mag. Some LFS sell Catalina water or Natural Saltwater, which is low in all three and is usually sold for less as compared to for instance Tropic Marin or Red Sea to name one or two. Some mixes have more calcium or alkalinity, etc. To each their own when it comes to that. Its finding your balance and sticking to a routine is most important.
Stealing from Greg Carroll, "SPS- Stability Promotes Success". By adding things quickly and not getting a handle on proper husbandry and water quality you will have a tough road. Our hobby is challenging enough...
The only major differences in salt mixes are the amounts of cal, alk, and mag. Some LFS sell Catalina water or Natural Saltwater, which is low in all three and is usually sold for less as compared to for instance Tropic Marin or Red Sea to name one or two. Some mixes have more calcium or alkalinity, etc. To each their own when it comes to that. Its finding your balance and sticking to a routine is most important.
Stealing from Greg Carroll, "SPS- Stability Promotes Success". By adding things quickly and not getting a handle on proper husbandry and water quality you will have a tough road. Our hobby is challenging enough...
