I am thereefingspider

[Glenner’sreef]

Great question!!! Welcome to reef2reef!!!!!

 

[Flameback Pair]

Hello @thereefingspider and welcome to R2R!! Glad you joined us!! For the short term your planted tank water is fine for reef top-off but eventually you will have to get an RODI.

 

[fastest302]

Welcome

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. It’s not something I would chance. Given how reef tanks can be very sensitive to chemical changes it could be a massive risk.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Wanted everyone thoughts on using the waste water from a planted tank as the ato water for my reef. In nature this happens naturally and I’m positive it has some benefits but I’m not sure of any drawbacks.

Welcome! Glad you joined. "just say no"

You are comparing something on much larger (planet) scale to tiny plant and its "filtering" so the idea has significant flaws, not limited to picking up additional minerals (and fertilizers) in plant soil when draining off. My tap water would be MUCH better than my drainage water from my plants, but for my aquarium I use RO/DI water.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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