Ocean sand and water

[booxer420]

Hi everyone,
I am planning a vacation to the beach next weekend and wanted to bring back some real ocean water and sand and possible rock, I was told that this was not a good idea by the fish store in my area but thought about getting a second opinion after researching on line. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[wangotango]

If you go out far enough from shore the water is usually ok slightly under the surface. As far as sand and rock from a beach? I wouldn't.

 

[scott t]

I am a Newbie to SWF, but I would take the advice of your LFS and say no "Don't Do It". The reason I say this is because you do not know what kind of Pollutants, Bacteria or Diseases that you might introduce to your system. Your Aquarium is a closed system which has no way of dealing with or taking care of those different things like the open Ocean would. I would not take the risk with money that you have spent on your SWF tank. I know that I would not!!!
Just my .02

 

[gill again68]

Risk far out weigh any benefit if there is one. COST? If you pollute your system you will see that cost go much higher than buying from the LFS. I say dont do it. ROCK?? You could be looking at a fine. Do you know the law in that area?
I see your from TEXAS, how is that OIL SPILL affecting your area???? Reason # whatever that I wouldnt do it.
Hey the sky if falling

Im not negative just convinced. I asked the same questions a long time ago and unless you know all the facts then its generally not a good idea imo.

 

[2quills]

I too have been advised not to do this by 2 of my LFS for some of the same reasons mentioned above.

 

[booxer420]

Thank you everyone for the help. I just read that the ocean water would put some of the trace minerals back in the aquarium, it had nothing to do w cost and was going to be an issue to get it back in our loaded down suv anyway. I just want all of my fishies to be happy and thought they may enjoy having it. But I think I will not risk it. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

 

[gill again68]

Trace elements are usually taken care of with water changes. Good Salt will take care of it. Enjoy the trip.