wilks18702
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Is it best to mix fresh water with salt or use actuall Ocean water that is available from my LFS, and what are the pros and cons to each?
Tom
Tom
What Type of Water is Better
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wilks18702
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The name of the company is The Catalina Water Company. I just called them and they certify that the water comes right out of the pacific ocean.
"100% Real Ocean Saltwater for Home and Commercial Aquarium Applications"
"Catalina Water Company has developed a state-of-the-art filtration system that combines the use of oxygen (O2) converted into ozone (O3) and UV Sterilization. This destroys any bacteria or harmful microorganisms and, when used in conjunction with charcoal and sand, it will remove any heavy metals and toxins. This system eliminates any possibility of contaminants in the water. Our tanks circulate 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Once the water has passed through our filtration system, we have a highly consistent product that can be used with confidence.
Our saltwater is tested daily to ensure the quality and consistency of our product. We also employ an independent laboratory to conduct periodic analyses of the water and our facility for on-going quality control."
This is from their web site www.catalinawater.com
"100% Real Ocean Saltwater for Home and Commercial Aquarium Applications"
"Catalina Water Company has developed a state-of-the-art filtration system that combines the use of oxygen (O2) converted into ozone (O3) and UV Sterilization. This destroys any bacteria or harmful microorganisms and, when used in conjunction with charcoal and sand, it will remove any heavy metals and toxins. This system eliminates any possibility of contaminants in the water. Our tanks circulate 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Once the water has passed through our filtration system, we have a highly consistent product that can be used with confidence.
Our saltwater is tested daily to ensure the quality and consistency of our product. We also employ an independent laboratory to conduct periodic analyses of the water and our facility for on-going quality control."
This is from their web site www.catalinawater.com
wilks18702
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Bang,
I only have a 10g tank. The water comes in 5g containers. Two are easy to transport! Thanks for the info.
Tom
I only have a 10g tank. The water comes in 5g containers. Two are easy to transport! Thanks for the info.
Tom
airforceb2
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That water has a long trek coming from the Pacific. I would open up a business out there if you are having to ship water clear across the country when you are minutes from the beach.
wilks18702
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Airforce,
I have a cousin in the AF. Anyway, yes, they take free water and sell it. How stupid are we? :notsure: Its actually very easy, no mixing, everything is always exact.
I have a cousin in the AF. Anyway, yes, they take free water and sell it. How stupid are we? :notsure: Its actually very easy, no mixing, everything is always exact.
airforceb2
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Good to know about your cousin...I hope he/she likes it. I totally understand about the water thing...if I was closer to an ocean I would probably use water from there as well. A lot cheaper than paying $50 a month for salt!!
wilks18702
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Airforce,
She has been to Iraq twice so far, anyway. Its cheap 9 bucks for 5g. ***** carries it.
She has been to Iraq twice so far, anyway. Its cheap 9 bucks for 5g. ***** carries it.
