Setting up a tank

[whiterose]

Has anyone ever tired setting up a tank using saltwater from the sea? I am curious is this has been done and if so was it successful. :notsure:

 

[joker_ca]

you can, if you go out like 5+ miles where the water is not polluted then run it thru a uv unit and filter the water
or you can buy salt and make it yourself

 

[airforceb2]

All in all it will be cheaper to make it yourself.

 

[whiterose]

Well, what if the water is just across the street and you can get it any time you want so long as it is not full of debris? I'm wondering if the cycling time would be speeded up just a bit since valuable bacteria already exists.

 

[airforceb2]

You plan on going off shore 5+ miles every time you need water? Also keep in mind that the water may contain oils from boat exhaust/spills.