Ocean Water

[reefer123]

hi want to know if i can use the real ocean water as a water change?
i live in california, close to the ocean.
would it have all the right calcium levels?
and will it be safe???
thanks.

 

[murph145]

i use real ocean water and live in california but i get it from my LFS i pay $.75 a gallon they get it off of long beach some where ... im guessin it would be ok but i dont think you would get really clean water on the shore since most chemicals float atop the water and get washed ashore... i would think you would have to go out a little bit and get it there.... also i think the water would be too dirty from the waves kickin up sand and such...