Local water use

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by xan3x, Mar 30, 2012.

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Hello I am a noob when it comes to reef , I live right by the beach in ny the i was wondering if i could use the natural water from the harbor . I would of course filter it with a poly pad before use. I was just curiouse be that I walk the shore everyday and see how clear the water is. In thesummer tward the end of august i go netting and get lookdowns , jack cravalla and pompanos not that i would put them in reef was just questioning the water quality.
     
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  2. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Many do...I wish I could..Just get it from a deep pool I have heard or out a little from shore?..and I guess you would test it? :)
     
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  3. sauce-n-tank

    sauce-n-tank Feather Duster

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    The shores are the oceans protein skimmers.. I would never get any water from any shores or beaches... I would take a boat out as far as you can till you get some nice clear ocean water IMO.
     
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  4. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    NYC ocean water is not reef water.
    Using that stuff in your tank will wreck havoc.
     
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  5. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    I fugured that ty.
     
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  6. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Yeah, definitely not worth the risk.
     
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  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    I guess the whole NYC thang say's it all.. : /
     
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  8. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    FROM NEW YORK CITY! only Pace salsa for me.

    Joking aside,yeah,if I was down in the keys with a boat,i'd consider it.But thinking of everything dumped in your whole region,I wouldn't use it.
     
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  9. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    right...I think that's where I heard this from..some Florida 3reefers. : )
    I don' even know if it's doable on the left coast? ..anyone on the left coast do this?
     
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  10. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    I sure wouldnt do it in the waters around here.....or anywhere for that matter...u know how many critters and HH into ur tank? lol
     
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