I Swam For My Natural Sea Water.

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Matt Rogers, May 11, 2003.

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  1. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    No brain no pain?
     
    Craig Manoukian, May 13, 2003
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  2. CheckMateKingll

    CheckMateKingll Feather Duster

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    Great Balls of Fire,,, [smiley=crazy.gif]
    Hey Matt,,,
    Next time use one of those inflatable rafts that you lay on, keeps you from going under or one of those noodle floats under your arms,,,
    By the way, did you test the water and what were the readings???
     
    CheckMateKingll, May 13, 2003
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  3. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Finally, you've got water. Sweet. Continental shelf, yes we get some upwelling from it, it's origin is the gulf of Alaska.
     
    Gresham, May 13, 2003
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  4. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Heck, how 'bout dem water wings for the next outing!
     
    Craig Manoukian, May 13, 2003
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  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    [quote author=Craig_Manoukian link=board=General;num=1052720218;start=0#13 date=05/13/03 at 17:35:05]Heck, how 'bout dem water wings for the next outing![/quote]

    What the heck are you talking about Craig? [smiley=smug2.gif]

    CMKII, I haven't tested it yet, I dug through my old salt stuff and all I could find is a copper test. lol. So I need to order a kit. I'll try to take it to a lfs to test soon. Come to think of it, I couldn't find my hydrometer either! :p I obvisiously have some work left to do.
     
    Matt Rogers, May 13, 2003
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  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Matt
    There are some get tips in this web site to teach you what you need to start a SW Aquarium. Try brousing the Forums There is some great info.
    [smiley=yaknow.gif]
    I kill myself!!

    How long has it been since you've had your tank running?

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, May 13, 2003
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  7. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    ;D [smiley=laugh4.gif]

    Funny J. hehhe. Glad to see I am not the only smart ass around here.

    It's been years now dude! Since late '90s.

    So this tank means a lot.

    :)
     
    Matt Rogers, May 13, 2003
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  8. visualscapes

    visualscapes Plankton

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    Hey Matt,
    You already know everyone thinks your crazy! Here's a little tidbit for ya. I just checked the NOAA website, and the Sea Surface temperature is a little lower than you thought. It's a comfortable 51.6 degrees. How's a wetsuit sound now, buddy?

    Chip
     
    visualscapes, May 14, 2003
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  9. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    51.6 eh? :eek:

    Do you think I qualified for the Polar Bear Club?



    ;D
     
    Matt Rogers, May 14, 2003
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  10. Matt Rogers

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    Been a week, but I tested the water at a lfs today while I am waiting for some test kits in the mail.

    Ammonia: 0
    Nitrite: 0
    Nitrate: 0
    pH: 8.8!
    Alkalinity: In the 'ideal' range*

    *Cheapo 'quick dip' test kit readings. Probably not very accurate.

    Not sure what the high pH is about, but I'll know more when I do more accurate tests. Otherwise pretty encouraging.

    Here are some pics of where the water is from:

    [​IMG]Photo Credit: Robert Cambell

    [​IMG]
     
    Matt Rogers, May 18, 2003
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