What water do i use for saltwater

[Ghostyboythedog]

Do i use tap water then poor the saltwater stuff in or dose it havet to be a certain type?

 

[Lps_lover12]

Don’t use tap, get a rodi system. There’s lots of threads on here of the different ones depending on your needs

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Don’t use tap, get a rodi system. There’s lots of threads on here of the different ones depending on your .

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Don’t use tap, get a rodi system. There’s lots of threads on here of the different ones depending on your needs

K ill look those over

 

[legionofdoon]

Initially you can usually get premade salt water from a lfs, it's around $.50 to $1.50 per gallon depending on the size of your tank it may or may not be cheaper than buying a rodi unit and salt for start up. However eventually you will want a rodi system. It makes topping off so much easier.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Initially you can usually get premade salt water from a lfs, it's around $.50 to $1.50 per gallon depending on the size of your tank it may or may not be cheaper than buying a rodi unit and salt for start up. However eventually you will want a rodi system. It makes topping off so much easier.

Okay ill do that then eventually i will get a rodi system. Its a 20 gallon

 

[legionofdoon]

Okay ill do that then eventually i will get a rodi system. Its a 20 gallon

Then you are better off initially getting water from the LFS. It'll probably cost you around 35-40 dollars depending on whether or not you already have containers. A rodi unit is going to cost around 100 on the cheap end and then you'll have to add the cost of salt.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Alright ill buy it from a lfs

 

[littlefoxx]

Do i use tap water then poor the saltwater stuff in or dose it havet to be a certain type?

I have the basic ro system from bulk reef supply. Attaches to my faucet, it works!

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

I have the basic ro system from bulk reef supply. Attaches to my faucet, it works!

Cool ill look at those to. Real quick unrelated question how much sand do you need at the bottom for a 20 gallon tank.

 

[littlefoxx]

Cool ill look at those to. Real quick unrelated question how much sand do you need at the bottom for a 20 gallon tank.

Um depends on your fish, if you have borrowers then you will want it deeper. I would try 10 pounds to start and add or take out if you need to.

 

[ReadySet-Flow]

buy one 20lb bag of sand, use how much you like the look of. i've got about an inch thick sand bed, you can go thinner or thicker, all up to you.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Um depends on your fish, if you have borrowers then you will want it deeper. I would try 10 pounds to start and add or take out if you need to.

K I Already bought 10 pounds

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

buy one 20lb bag of sand, use how much you like the look of. i've got about an inch thick sand bed, you can go thinner or thicker, all up to you.

Okay I wil see what im satisfied with.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Um depends on your fish, if you have borrowers then you will want it deeper. I would try 10 pounds to start and add or take out if you need to.

Also whats a discomua mushroom coral dose it grow off of live rock?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Going to chime in with others and say get an RODI unit when you can. They are well worth the cost overtime. Don't have to keep lugging water from your lfs and can just have the water made at home for you.

 

[Nano_Man]

Do you live near the sea NSW

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Going to chime in with others and say get an RODI unit when you can. They are well worth the cost overtime. Don't have to keep lugging water from your lfs and can just have the water made at home for you.

Okay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Do i use tap water then poor the saltwater stuff in or dose it havet to be a certain type?

If for mixing new seawater- as stated RODI Best
If for Top off water due to evaporation- RODI water
If for cleaning accessories or rinsing items- Tap is acceptable

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

If for mixing new seawater- as stated RODI Best
If for Top off water due to evaporation- RODI water
If for cleaning accessories or rinsing items- Tap is acceptable

Okay