alexg_28 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 hi to all bro, can tell me as i wonder what water to use to replace when changing the marine water? use pipe water? how long do u advise to change water? two weeks or a month??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Copperband Posted July 16, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2007 when Changing water Mix the tapwater with seasalt.. When topping up water due to evaporation Just add tapwater... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member XPeriment 626 Posted July 16, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2007 some LFS also sell seawater but quite a hassle to carry home in jerry cans. Quote Be teachable always, nobody has a monopoly on wisdom. But learn to distinguish "fact" from "opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member XPeriment 626 Posted July 16, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2007 some LFS also sell seawater but quite a hassle to carry home in jerry cans. Quote Be teachable always, nobody has a monopoly on wisdom. But learn to distinguish "fact" from "opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sonicfrank Posted July 16, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2007 depends on wat reef yu having.. for FOWLR is ok to use tapwater but for coral reef better use DI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg_28 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 .....what is DI means? to all bro for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 .....what is DI means? to all bro for the info deionised. Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg_28 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 .......no wonder last time all my coral "game over" so fast by the way where i can get those DI water??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg_28 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 can i use mineral water instead??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xersion Posted July 16, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2007 mineral water is a no.. u can use distilled water.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Underwater Posted July 17, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 17, 2007 .......no wonder last time all my coral "game over" so fast by the way where i can get those DI water??? Using tapwater and not DI water itself will not kill yr corals...yr corals are dead likely due to other water parameter factors. It is just that DI water is preferred over tapwater esp for reeftank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg_28 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 ....oke all bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.