Making water for changes

[section143]

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how they prepare their water for their water changes. I prepare 4 gallons at a time using RO water and 2 cups of instant ocean. I've been keeping a pretty healthy reef for 3 years on this mix as long as I don't slack on water changes. Do i need to add anything else to this mix to boost the quality of my water?

 

[salt210]

do you test the water before it goes into the tank? shouldnt need to add anything.
If it aint broke, dont fix it

 

[halamaya]

nothing better than a good old water change

 

[section143]

I do test it before i put it in....calcium level is at a 360 or so and ph is almost 8.... i just started the thread to see if anyone had a "special" formula that has outstanding success...

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by Section143
http:///forum/post/3110110
I do test it before i put it in....calcium level is at a 360 or so and ph is almost 8.... i just started the thread to see if anyone had a "special" formula that has outstanding success...
Welcome to the site...Sounds like you are doing just fine with what you have set up. I agree..if it ain't broke...
Have any pictures, I would love to see your tank.

 

[salt210]

just to ask, but are you only doing 4g changes at a time or is that how you are keeping track of your mixing?

 

[section143]

It's only a 29 gallon tank so its kind of both salt210.. i mix the 4 and change roughly that bi weekly...there is a picture of it on page 23 of the nano reef tank club in the nano tank section flower.