I Swam For My Natural Sea Water.

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

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Thinking out loud ... the high pH could be from the DIY rock.
     
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  3. karlas

    karlas Fire Goby

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    i was laughin about it to u saw the sign afterwards lol
    but thats a lotta work but in the long run it will be worth it
     
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    hahahaha, thats probly the hardest way to do it matt. im tossin up whether or not to use NSW, wat are the benefiets ??
    i could do it a million times easier than that, put it straight from the water into my car, an not even get wet. b4 i try it but, can u tell me wat the pros n cons r
    thanx

    if i do, ill show u some pictures of how easy it is [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
     
  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Hey Grasshoper - Good to hear from you. Dude we HAVE TO FIX YOUR COMPUTER! The guest status is going on months. I used your login and password just fine.

    I think it's time we get some other Australian 3reefers down to your house and fix that damn thing!! [smiley=smug2.gif] [smiley=wink3.gif]

    Somebody help this guy! :)


    Pro's and Con's

    - Box of chocolates problem - you never know what you are going to get.

    - It can be a pain in the ass to collect. Check around for locals that deliver. Pretty common in Florida, maybe there too.


    + May be safer that some synthetic salts. Not really proven though.

    + You could get some goodies your corals and fish will eat

    + It's FREE! That is was what motivated me.


    Keep us posted!
     
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    yeh, i got no idea mate
    my computer is stuffed, hopefully gettin a new one soon
    i might suss out the salt water this week, i can get it no probs, i walk 500 ms an im on the beach. i live in that little green bit where it says hams beach


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    where it says reids head mistake there r two big break walls , one that points out out to sea, and one that goes into the middle of the channel, i can drive out to both of em, walk 2 metres, fill em up with out gettin wet an chuck em in me boot. little bit easier than the way u did it u reckon matt ?? lol. they way i figure i do it is jus go down there on the incoming tide, thay way im not gettin all the dirty water comin back out from the lake.
    should i filter or treat the water at all ??
     
  7. Matt Rogers

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    Sounds good! I have no idea if you need to filter it. I don't think anyone can tell you that with certainty. I wasn't as concerned since I was starting a new system, but I would probably just test it and see how it checks out. If it looks cool, just throw it in.

    If you do it, start a new thread with pics. I gotta see it! :)
     
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  9. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    most recommend filterring nsw. The water we get is put thru 3 micron sleeve, then uv sterilized and lastly, thru a sand filter. I know many suppliers of nsw do the same.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    lol!!! That rocks Matt8). I admire the perserverance. I wondered why there was no-one taking advantage of the surf when I visited the coast on the other side of the bay(San Francisco-ish a long time ago). Also glad I was able to hear the story in person.