SALTWATER HELP

[F&Mfishlover]

Hi Reefers, can I use dechlorinated tap water and mix it with sea salt for my marine tank?

And why is it that whenever I mix the salt with water, there will be white precipitate that won't dissolve

[F&Mfishlover]

I'm Usinf RedSea seasalt

[Angel Keeper]

From my understanding, extended periods of mixing Red Sea salt mix will produce calcium precipitate... You might want to check out YouTube on this issue... I seem to recall seeing a video of it... And I also seem to recall the calcium although precipitated, only reduces 1% of the calcium...

Angel Keeper

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/128217-Angel-Keeper's-5-Feet-Mixed-Reef-Tank

[F&Mfishlover]

Bro thanks for the help again! HAHA

Anw, can corals survive under solely on blue lights ah?

[Angel Keeper]

This question you would have to ask coral experts like Dr Cedric... In my opinion, they can...

Angel Keeper

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/128217-Angel-Keeper's-5-Feet-Mixed-Reef-Tank

[ASHWIN]

I strongly urge you not to use tap in your reef it will cause 99 problem and a clean tank without algae won't be one of them..tap water has dirt,rust nitrates silicates etc everything bad for a reef tank..as Angel Keeper has stated you must have mixed the water for a long time? Happen to me once.. They would still grow but actinic (blue) is associated with deep water so if you have deep water species they would do okay..if you have shallow water corals they would lose colour And suffer ..corals have stunning colors as a protection to UV Light I hope this helps Why get a balance of white and blue? My2cents

[ASHWIN]

I strongly urge you not to use tap in your reef it will cause 99 problem and a clean tank without algae won't be one of them..tap water has dirt,rust nitrates silicates etc everything bad for a reef tank..as Angel Keeper has stated you must have mixed the water for a long time? Happen to me once.. They would still grow but actinic (blue) is associated with deep water so if you have deep water species they would do okay..if you have shallow water corals they would lose colour And suffer ..corals have stunning colors as a protection to UV Light I hope this helps Why not get a balance of white and blue? My2cents

[F&Mfishlover]

Thanks for the help bros! Nope I don't mix for a long time!!! Jus have to add salt in and there will be white precipitate. Not sure what is the problem:( any way to solve this problem?

So is it okay for me to use distilled water from NTuc??

[F&Mfishlover]

Btw bro ashwin, zoas, Xenia, candy cane and mushroom..R they shallow one? I'm planning to keep them

[ASHWIN]

Thanks for the help bros! Nope I don't mix for a long time!!! Jus have to add salt in and there will be white precipitate. Not sure what is the problem:( any way to solve this problem?

So is it okay for me to use distilled water from NTuc??

since you say it happens only when you add salt instantly it could be the salt..as long as no ill effects to your tank then should not be a prob but try not to get any precipitate into your tank..yes it's okay to use distilled water just FYI never use mineral water but use distilled..if you want I could pass you a uncles number he deliveres those 5gallon distilled water tubs more cheaper in the long run I guess..

[ASHWIN]

Btw bro ashwin, zoas, Xenia, candy cane and mushroom..R they shallow one? I'm planning to keep them

hmm I think should not be a prob but better to give them white light as well..they might lose colour and die..it's bit hard to say some are and are not..because they come from different parts of the world you see

[F&Mfishlover]

Okay pm me the no bro! Or U can WHATSAPP me @ 96463610:)))

Thanks a lot!!

[raynaz]

Bro Ashwin, how much does the 5 gallon cost? Tq.

[ASHWIN]

Pmed both

[Damianiac]

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Pls pm me as well.. Thanks!

[Snail73]

If u have to use tap water I suggest u place it in a pail n leave it overnight to let it settle before adding the sea salt. I do not have RODI and have tried using tap water several times when I don't have time to buy seawater n so far it's been ok. My tank mainly has LPS and some birdnests so those with more sensitive SPS might want to avoid doing it.

[Billy Yap]

what about using alkaline water instead ? any advise ?

[Lee Khim Ann]

maybe u added too much salt?

[inwear]

what about using alkaline water instead ? any advise ?

Where do you get alkaline water from ? Adding alkaline water for water change or topup ?

[magical26]

Alkaline water might upset the PH stability of your tank. Afterall, PH indicates how acidic or alkaline water is.

[inwear]

Alkaline water might upset the PH stability of your tank. Afterall, PH indicates how acidic or alkaline water is.

Hi bro magical26 i shared same thoughts too. It may potential off balance the ph of the current salt mix's ph value. Why would any reefer wants to do that

[Dez Ching]

Where do you get alkaline water from ? Adding alkaline water for water change or topup ?

Yah lor, how to get alkaline water sial? Add soap?