FAQ #36: Can I use ocean water in my reef tank? | 52 FAQ
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https://goo.gl/kGseUQ Today on BRStv, we have another episode of BRS 52 FAQ where we answer all of your frequently asked reefing questions from our popular 52 Weeks of Reefing series. Today we're answering Kyle Archer's question: "Is there any reason not to use natural seawater for a reef tank?" The truth is, yes you can, but you may want to consider some reasons many reefers choose not to. 1) Clean ocean water is hard to find. 2) It takes a bit of extra work. 3) You'll probably need to adjust it. For these reasons and a few more, most reefers find it much easier to mix up their own saltwater. There are many different manufacturers of synthetic salt mixes, but some of BRS's favorites are HW-Marinemix Reefer Salt Mix and Red Sea Coral Pro Salt Mix. So stick around as we answer today's question, provide some helpful insights, and help make reefing just bit more fun and easy for you and your tank. *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.
10. comment for FAQ #36: Can I use ocean water in my reef tank? | 52 FAQ
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20. comment for FAQ #36: Can I use ocean water in my reef tank? | 52 FAQ
Sounds like more work to me!
Thank you.
30. comment for FAQ #36: Can I use ocean water in my reef tank? | 52 FAQ
Would it not also be the case that fresh ocean water would contain phytoplankton which would be a nice treat for any filter feeders in the tank?
1. In many clean sourced places, it will, 99% of the time, be illegal to take large buckets of sea water home with you.
2. You can by no means return the used seawater from out of your tank back to the ocean where you got it. If you get causght doing that you can get big trouble for many reasons.
50. comment for FAQ #36: Can I use ocean water in my reef tank? | 52 FAQ
The same water is used for research and also feeds the entire Birch Aquarium as well. Nothing like driving up to a spigot and filling up a container with fresh filtered ocean water :)