water question

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  1. ShaneZ

    ShaneZ Astrea Snail

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    Would adding water from the ocean help or hurt my saltwater aquarium?
     
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  2. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    chances of parasites. most likely hurt. unless it is filtered extremely well, including by a UV filter. i would still advise against it.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    If I lived near the shore, I wouldn't use anything but NSW. I've done it before when I did live near a beach, and I know others on here that use it today with no problems.

    Just curious, where can you get NSW in Richmond, KY?
     
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  4. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    i was just telling him what i heard. haha. but that is a good question you have there at the end... rofl.
     
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  5. ShaneZ

    ShaneZ Astrea Snail

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    Lol, I don't have any readily available to me here. But, either my friend or I go to Myrtle Beach every year so I figured we could start bringing back 5-10 gallons for my tank. I just wasn't sure if it would be beneficial to my tank or if it would just be a waste of time.
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I doubt you'd see much difference with just an occasional WC. If it was feasible and you were switching to NSW exclusively, then it would be worth the effort.
     
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