Originally Posted by wrboyle
What is everyone's opinion of using natural sea water as opposed to RO/DI with synthetic salt? I know that since I'm doing a nanoreef it will probably be too inconsistent (Ph and Salinity wist) to use regularly but I did half NSW and half DI (so I could better adjust the salinity) while setting up/cycling. The packaging of the water NSW to just add fish, no cycling needed, but I still plan to let it go for a week or two. Anyways, just wanted peoples opinions, was I a sucker to buy the NSW or just what?
Thanks,
Walter
i used the "real sea water" product boxed water in the past, granted it started costing too much, but before i used it for water changes, it seemed to always bring down levels quickly, and the fish seemd like they were a lot healthier and a whole lot easier to do than mixing salts, but at 10 bucks for 5 gallons, it got pricey. i have used it in the past i give it a way thumbs up, but i wouldnt necessarily immediately add fish.. you still have to build up a biological filter and such for your tank to thrive.. but the cycle may go quicker thats all...its like Live sand or Live rock, it still needs to cycle but maintains a great PH and a great water quality with tons of good bacterias...just my 2 cents
