Changing boxed water brand

Andresnyc93 · Jan 7, 2022

Hey everyone,

I’ve been using the petco boxed water since I started saltwater tanks and now I’m planning to change to nutri-seawater because it has a lower Alk which is the reason why I’m switching.

I’ll be doing a water change tomorrow and was wondering if the change of saltwater will have an effect on my corals. I currently have lots of euphyllia some RBTA’s and acros.
Not sure if anyone uses nutri-seawater and if it’s changed the chemistry in your reef?
Any input greatly appreciated!

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

BroccoliFarmer said:
Honestly..it comes down to who's running the show. If it is some teenager working on an hourly salary that has no clue about saltwater fish..maybe. But I have met some pretty great reefer's at petco that know their stuff and are passionate about this. If your system is stable, i honestly wouldnt care about who is making the water and changing for the sake of name brand water.

Systems been stable since set up and I also don’t have any bacteria blooms or algae problems. Nems and euphyllia are thriving and also haven’t had anything but a starfish die in the system but that was me being stupid thinking my tank had enough food to sustain a Red Sea star

BrianAnthony · Jan 9, 2022

Andresnyc93 said:
I’m getting right now about $3 per gallon. Buying about 20 gallons weekly

I'm sorry you have to go through this. After you move, let us know if you need anything. We'll make sure you never have to buy water again!

Swede's Reef · Jan 9, 2022

I got a Aquamaxx branded RODI w/ booster pump a on sale a long time ago. Rated at 100g a day and always provides clean consistent sw with good salt mix. Pick a salt mix that is close to what you desire and save lots of money and have it ready when needed. Fits under bathroom sink and you never know it's there.... my 2 cents. Happy Reefing!

flagg37 · Jan 9, 2022

I’m surprised no one has offered him a serious solution. When you move, move out of New York.

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

BrianAnthony said:
I'm sorry you have to go through this. After you move, let us know if you need anything. We'll make sure you never have to buy water again!

You have no idea and also I live in a third floor walk up…. With 20 gallons weekly walking up those stairs is no joke

BroccoliFarmer · Jan 9, 2022

flagg37 said:
I’m surprised no one has offered him a serious solution. When you move, move out of New York.

HAHAHAH. Ok..now that is some funny stuff!! But not sure if you saw...HE IS MOVING!!

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

Swede Reef said:
I got a Aquamaxx branded RODI w/ booster pump a on sale a long time ago. Rated at 100g a day and always provides clean consistent sw with good salt mix. Pick a salt mix that is close to what you desire and save lots of money and have it ready when needed. Fits under bathroom sink and you never know it's there.... my 2 cents. Happy Reefing!

I was thinking on either going with Red Sea salt or the tropic Martin salt. Any preferences?

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

flagg37 said:
I’m surprised no one has offered him a serious solution. When you move, move out of New York.

BroccoliFarmer said:
HAHAHAH. Ok..now that is some funny stuff!! But not sure if you saw...HE IS MOVING!!

And I couldn’t be happier is really holding me back from upgrading to a bigger system too.

LegendaryCG · Jan 9, 2022

Andresnyc93 said:
Yeah I was thinking after the move like slowly start to mix my own water and do small changes after fish are settled and corals are also fully extended.
I guess changing the water from petco is still an upgrade?

Given your situation, I think it would be significantly cheaper and a whole lot less hassle to switch over to a Triton style tank. I’ve never changed water a single time in my tank.

BroccoliFarmer · Jan 9, 2022

LegendaryCG said:
Given your situation, I think it would be significantly cheaper and a whole lot less hassle to switch over to a Triton style tank. I’ve never changed water a single time in my tank.

He still has to deal with evaporation.

biecacka · Jan 9, 2022

No way would I want to lug water up stairs, especially for $3 a gallon. Definitely do yourself a favor and buy an rodi unit as soon as you can.

corey

LegendaryCG · Jan 9, 2022

BroccoliFarmer said:
He still has to deal with evaporation.

Yes but it’s a lot less. Can also run a distiller for the top off.

biecacka · Jan 9, 2022

Did he mention how much evaporation he has? I dont recall seeing it. I evaporate about 30 gallons a week…..

corey

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

biecacka said:
Did he mention how much evaporation he has? I dont recall seeing it. I evaporate about 30 gallons a week…..

corey

Not much about a gallon per week at most. Tank is a hexagon closed tank with a rectangle lid so I don’t lose much thankfully

Swede's Reef · Jan 9, 2022

Andresnyc93 said:
I was thinking on either going with Red Sea salt or the tropic Martin salt. Any preferences?

I like Tropic Marine Pro Reef for my purpose since the parameters are close to wha I prefer except I need to bump AK a bit. Any good salt works fine. Reef crystals etc... Does not have to be expensive....

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

Swede Reef said:
I like Tropic Marine Pro Reef for my purpose since the parameters are close to wha I prefer except I need to bump AK a bit. Any good salt works fine. Reef crystals etc... Does not have to be expensive....

I was looking at that one specifically cause I’m planning to keep SPS and LPS with some nems so the trace elements are a nice add on that I won’t have to dose

Tamberav · Jan 9, 2022

Andresnyc93 said:
I live in New York City and don’t have space and also my water pressure is ridiculously low. I bought a 5 stage RODI and the first time I made my own water it took me over 6 hours to make 15 gallons of water.
Poor plumbing system in the apartment I live on so I’m stuck with buying made water

You can buy jugs of distilled water and just mix your own salt. I did this for my nano for years.

BrianAnthony · Jan 9, 2022

Andresnyc93 said:
You have no idea and also I live in a third floor walk up…. With 20 gallons weekly walking up those stairs is no joke

Omg.. I was thinking about that in the shower... Lol. I don't have a car and I won't even buy a 2 liter of soda to carry back. You are a dedicated reefer.

Andresnyc93 · Jan 9, 2022

BrianAnthony said:
Omg.. I was thinking about that in the shower... Lol. I don't have a car and I won't even buy a 2 liter of soda to carry back. You are a dedicated reefer.

Gotta take care of them so they can live happily