[pufferuk]

hi im new to the bpard i have wanted to move into marine keeping 4 ages i just wanted to no:
when adding a salt mix to regular tap water i.e instant oceon do u have to add sumthing aswell like aquasafe for freshwater aquariums but amarine type or does salt mixes ok
sry for any inconvienece

 

[twicklund]

I haven't had a freshwater tank, but in order to use tap water in a saltwater tank you need to treat the water with AMQuil or something like that to remove stuff like Chlorine.
Having said that, though, I would highly recommend using RO/DI water, or at the least distilled. This will help keep your nitrates low, and also keep harmful chemicals found in tap water out of your tank.
Welcome to the board, and good luck.
tw

 

[alti]

ditto on thr ro unit and dechlorinater. you also need to let the salt mix in the container with a powerhead and a heater at least overnight before you use it. the temp, salinity and ph needs to be the same as your tank before you do the water change.

 

[pufferuk]

thx 4 all your help
much appreciated

 

[xxvietxjustinxx]

welcome to the board

 

[saltwaternewbie]

When you talk about mixing. This lps by me sells this water. It has no salt but it is swt ready. I guess you can just dump it in. now would i just add the salt mix to that or put the salt mix straight in the tank and then add water. (fresh water guy here)

 

[melbournefl]

Unless you're setting up an empty tank, i.e. preparing for the first cycle. Never put the salt mix directly to the tank! Mix the water in a large container, bring it to the temp of your tank, aeriate for a few hours and then add it to the tank. If you're just "topping" off the tank, replacing evaporated water, you don't add any salt, just pure water.
HTH
Later,
Paul

 

[pufferuk]

thx all u have really been real helps in my thread hope to se ya replys soon
p.s thx again