To Start a Salt tank....

[R_sustaita]

Tap water or ro.di?

[Hangman]

I would only do RODI especially if you plan to keep corals. Even with fish only, tap water tends to breed Cyanobacteria and other algae due to nitrate in tap water..

[nano reef heaven]

+ 1

*Sent from my little corner of the reef.*

[R_sustaita]

Can i start wit tap and as i progress chamge to ro.di?

[jeb102385]

I would just start with rodi... or at least windmill water. Tap is a good way to start a lot of problems in a tank. Better safe than sorry

[R_sustaita]

Ok, then im in hold again. I cant get an rodi system right now.

[jeb102385]

Most pet stores sell premixed saltwater. City pets. Fjw and 3cc all sell premixed water, just go buy some to get it started. Make sure to get rodi freshwater to top off the tank so the salinity doeant get too high.

[TheHighestCrew]

you can use distilled for top off until you get a rodi unit. Look at amazon they have some pretty decent portable units for cheap

[jeb102385]

You can usually get a Nice used one for around $100

[R_sustaita]

i have seen some nice systems $150+ to start the 30g tank with a premix water would cost me higher than buying an rodi unit

[TheHighestCrew]

i have seen some nice systems $150+ to start the 30g tank with a premix water would cost me higher than buying an rodi unit

John down at HAW has mixed saltwater for .70 a gallon. That way you can get it running and start the cycle while you save to get the rodi.

[R_sustaita]

thank you, ill think about it. HAW is about 1hr20min from me. i just need a 30+ gallon container

[KhmerStyle]

Yea salt is an expensive you need a good amount of cash to start

[mistahoo]

thank you, ill think about it. HAW is about 1hr20min from me. i just need a 30+ gallon container

Pet City. It's close to you and $1/gal.

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[R_sustaita]

thanks yes city pets is close to me. and my bro works near by. i can make him get the water.