My Natural Sea Water Reef Tank

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Vroom - 6 years ago

Where was the water collected from

J Brown - 7 years ago

would natural salt water in mid new Zealand be ok for a tank?

Vroom - 6 years ago

Yes

berny's reef - 7 years ago

What size is the tank?

berny's reef - 7 years ago

Oh okay so 120 gallons, I think that having the large ammount of empty space on the top half makes the tank look like it's in deep water rather than just in an aquarium, really like the aquascaping, feels really natural.

smurfboat - 7 years ago

The tank is 4'x2'x2' with a 3' sump.

Pulherst - 7 years ago

It's nice to see others using NSW. Where do you collect yours from?

smurfboat - 7 years ago

The south coast of the UK

smurfboat - 8 years ago

Thanks for the nice comments,After I collect the NSW I stand it for a couple of hours to let any sediment drop. I then syphon the water off into different containers, passing it through a filter sock (If I have one, if not an old pair of the mrs tights.....lol)Just to remove any floating debris (sea weed and such)I then leave the water to stand over night with a heater and an air stone to bring it up to temperature, then just put it in the tank like you would on any water change...

PazzaludaVlog - 8 years ago

thank you

smurfboat - 8 years ago

+Frammenti di vita I've stored water for over a week before. as long as you keep it aerated and some movement (airstone will do) it will be fine.

PazzaludaVlog - 8 years ago

Water should be used whitin 2 hours to dont kill all the live bacteria, this is how i do. Any additional news?

9StickNate - 8 years ago

Do you filter or sterilize it prior to placing it in the tank?

smurfboat - 7 years ago

Nope, just leave it to stand overnight next to the radiator in the hall then syphon it in during a water change.If there is any sediment it drops out leaving clear water.

divadrekab1 - 8 years ago

Hi, how do you process your NSW before adding it to the tank? Beautiful setup bu the way!

smurfboat - 7 years ago

Short answer, I don't. ,Just leave it to stand overnight next to the radiator in the hall then syphon it in during a water change. If there is any sediment it drops out leaving clear water.