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Which is better to start a new tank, NSW or Salt Mix?

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Hi,

Need some advise and comments on which is better when starting up a new 10 gallon tank.

Should I go for Natural Salt Water (NSW) or stick with Salt-mix, which I'm currently using for my pico tank.

If NSW, which LFS do you think sells the best pre-filtered and cleanest NSW?

Thanks.

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If u are not dosing bacteria.. NSW might contain some to help u speed up ur cycling process. U can get NSW irwarna or ah beng at pasir ris. Coral farm also sell nsw... Pls note that water from AM is not nsw, its saltmixed water

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Seawater will cycle your tank faster but it carry the risk of diease into your new tank. Go for salt mix since your water volume is small.

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Thanks to all for the replies.

I have gone for Salt-Mix as its only 10g and am worried about parasites in NSW.

Have put in LRs given by a kind reefer as well as existing LRs from my pico tank.

Do I still need to dose bacteria since already using LRs?

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Thanks to all for the replies.

I have gone for Salt-Mix as its only 10g and am worried about parasites in NSW.

Have put in LRs given by a kind reefer as well as existing LRs from my pico tank.

Do I still need to dose bacteria since already using LRs?

yes

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I used both salt mix and seawater. But recently use more seawater because got a company called Oceansing deliver pre-filtered seawater. Quite good in my opinion and most importantly I don't need go carry those litres of water till shack.... Not sure if the admin here allowed me to post contact or not. PM me if you want the contact. :)

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