Hi If I were to set up a new tank with few pounds of super dry coral rock and aragonite sand (not live) use NSW (from clean source) would it seed my dry rock? How long will it to look beautiful like live rock?
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I have a friend who is a fisherman he goes fishing in deep sea, he said he can manage to get a barrel of water 40 miles away from shore whenever I need it free of cost..u think it’s better than synthetic salt (it’s a fish only tank with few dry rocks and non live arogonite sand)Depends on the source of your NSW. Tropical vs temperate. Near vs off shore?
I use near shore temperate NSW for all three of my tanks and I haven't noticed any tangible contribution beyond some interesting sponges and a few hitch-hiker shrimp. Suspect tropical water might add more.
Get a batch and test it. Being 40 miles off I'd suspect it's going to be pretty good but really depends on your location, the currents and any pollution sources. I switched from synthetic to NSW about a year ago and have had no issues and corals seem to respond positively after each water change. I do live in Tasmania so very small population and minimal pollution.I have a friend who is a fisherman he goes fishing in deep sea, he said he can manage to get a barrel of water 40 miles away from shore whenever I need it free of cost..u think it’s better than synthetic salt (it’s a fish only tank with few dry rocks and non live arogonite sand)
Ok thanks a ton for replyingGet a batch and test it. Being 40 miles off I'd suspect it's going to be pretty good but really depends on your location, the currents and any pollution sources. I switched from synthetic to NSW about a year ago and have had no issues and corals seem to respond positively after each water change. I do live in Tasmania so very small population and minimal pollution.
Likely yes. Regardless of where it is from, NSW will contain a variety of microorganisms, including nitrifiers, that even if not 'optimally adapted' to your specific water conditions, will nonetheless still likely be able to colonize your aquarium. Their nitrification capacity though, may not be optimal.Hi If I were to set up a new tank with few pounds of super dry coral rock and aragonite sand (not live) use NSW (from clean source) would it seed my dry rock? How long will it to look beautiful like live rock?
Thanks a lotLikely yes. Regardless of where it is from, NSW will contain a variety of microorganisms, including nitrifiers, that even if not 'optimally adapted' to your specific water conditions, will nonetheless still likely be able to colonize your aquarium. Their nitrification capacity though, may not be optimal.
I have never considered NSW. I live in Tampa, FL and have Hillsborough bay is within walking distance of my house. If I were to test this water and parameters are good, could I use it?
Any recs where to get an iCP test ?I'd suggest doing what I did and get an ICP test done it to get the full picture. Home testing wont pick up all the heavy metals, pollutants etc. After that you can then test batches to make sure nothing changes drastically with N, P etc.
Triton or ATI. I personally prefer ATIAny recs where to get an iCP test ?