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03-02-2004, 10:29 PM
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water prep
it has been a long time since I started a tank from scratch and I can't remember how I prepped the start up water. I know that I used tap water, and this is what i'll be using this time around, but I tested the ph and it registered at a 6.5. (it was an old freshwater tester) What else should I be checking and how can I prepare the water for a reef tank.
everyting is plumbed, I just need to add water...i'm freakin' shaking cause I'm so close!!!!!!!!!!!!!  
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03-02-2004, 10:41 PM
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Well... you'd want to add the salt... at that point in time, the pH should be ~8.2, salinity at ~1.025...
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03-02-2004, 10:46 PM
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right...the salt
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03-02-2004, 11:02 PM
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 Umm... if you couldn't remember that, may I suggest you stop now and read through a few good books on marine aquariums to refresh your memory?
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03-03-2004, 02:47 AM
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If I remember right K town water is not considered great. I'd buy a R/O unit or at the very least a DI unit.. Aquarium pharmaceuticals makes the tap water purifier. Buy two cartridges and there are links around to tell you how to recharge them.
Doug
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03-03-2004, 02:52 AM
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how big is the tank? you could always go to save on foods ect.. and buy ro water for 3 bucks per 5 gal if you can't aford to shell out for a ro unit at this time.
Steve
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