used SW

chich0 · 09-19-2007, 09:01 AM

Just wondering a friend of mine has some tubs full of SW from his tank.
It's in the garage so i was just wondering could i use it? does it matter that it will be sitting in the cold or not really? It will mainly just save me some salt to start with lol.

lcstorc · 09-19-2007, 09:08 AM

My first question is how long have they been sitting around and what do they test at?
I don't think I would do it regardless beacause you would be taking on someone else's problems. If there are parasites (like ich) or other bad things you would be adding them to your tank. Kind of like not putting the fish store water in your tank when you acclimate a new fish.
You would probably get some good things with the bad but I would just use a good salt with ro/di water.

BigAl07 · 09-19-2007, 09:09 AM

I wouldn't use it! Not at all. To be honest, if you're worried about saving salt or the $$ to buy salt you may need to re-think the whole SW thing. Unfortunately it can be an expensive hobby and salt is probably your LEAST expensive investment. One thing I have learned about this hobby is Don't skimp! You'll end up paying many times more later to correct where you went wrong.

good luck.

Allen

chich0 · 09-19-2007, 09:21 AM

not trying to skimp or worried but the water is just sitting there. his tank is running fine and there is no problems water tests perfect..?? they have been there about a week

chich0 · 09-19-2007, 09:23 AM

btw what is ro/di water?

BigAl07 · 09-19-2007, 09:23 AM

I would still not do it. Has the watter been aggitated with a power head or anything?

Allen

BigAl07 · 09-19-2007, 09:24 AM

duplicate post

AQTCJAK · 09-19-2007, 11:11 AM

I agree with everyone so far I would not use it for several reason it has gotten cold if it has not been moving the bateria is growing. Also the essential elements have been depleted. SO it is not a good idea.

RO/DI is Reverse Osmosis De-ionized water.

lcstorc · 09-19-2007, 01:33 PM

[quote=AQTCJAK;306077RO/DI is Reverse Osmosis De-ionized water.[/quote]
And unless you have very good water in your house it really should be what you use for makeup water and water changes. Straight RO is not bad but the DI makes it a lot better.

Melanie · 09-19-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I wouldn't use it! Not at all. To be honest, if you're worried about saving salt or the $$ to buy salt you may need to re-think the whole SW thing. Unfortunately it can be an expensive hobby and salt is probably your LEAST expensive investment. One thing I have learned about this hobby is Don't skimp! You'll end up paying many times more later to correct where you went wrong.

good luck.

Allen

Ditto ditto ditto ditto. Did I say "ditto?"

chich0 · 09-19-2007, 08:07 PM

ok thanks for the replys

09-19-2007, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	used SW Just wondering a friend of mine has some tubs full of SW from his tank. It's in the garage so i was just wondering could i use it? does it matter that it will be sitting in the cold or not really? It will mainly just save me some salt to start with lol. __________________

09-19-2007, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,482 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW My first question is how long have they been sitting around and what do they test at? I don't think I would do it regardless beacause you would be taking on someone else's problems. If there are parasites (like ich) or other bad things you would be adding them to your tank. Kind of like not putting the fish store water in your tank when you acclimate a new fish. You would probably get some good things with the bad but I would just use a good salt with ro/di water. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-19-2007, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,134 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW I wouldn't use it! Not at all. To be honest, if you're worried about saving salt or the $$ to buy salt you may need to re-think the whole SW thing. Unfortunately it can be an expensive hobby and salt is probably your LEAST expensive investment. One thing I have learned about this hobby is Don't skimp! You'll end up paying many times more later to correct where you went wrong. good luck. Allen __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

09-19-2007, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: used SW not trying to skimp or worried but the water is just sitting there. his tank is running fine and there is no problems water tests perfect..?? they have been there about a week __________________

09-19-2007, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: used SW btw what is ro/di water? __________________

09-19-2007, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,134 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW I would still not do it. Has the watter been aggitated with a power head or anything? Allen __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

09-19-2007, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,134 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW duplicate post __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

09-19-2007, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW I agree with everyone so far I would not use it for several reason it has gotten cold if it has not been moving the bateria is growing. Also the essential elements have been depleted. SO it is not a good idea. RO/DI is Reverse Osmosis De-ionized water. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

09-19-2007, 01:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,482 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: used SW [quote=AQTCJAK;306077RO/DI is Reverse Osmosis De-ionized water.[/quote] And unless you have very good water in your house it really should be what you use for makeup water and water changes. Straight RO is not bad but the DI makes it a lot better. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-19-2007, 08:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: used SW ok thanks for the replys __________________

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