New to R2R!

Alanna102499 · Apr 6, 2020

Hi All,

Very excited to be here, I am starting out brand new in this hobby! I started doing research about a month ago and now with all that is going on in the world I decided I wanted a new hobby that I could devote time to and learn & have fun doing it. So here I am! I have agreed to purchase a Red Sea 250 (picture below) with everything included except the large light in the middle.
Comes with: (text with seller) I have some video too...
“Comes with tank. Stand. Sump. Jebao Powerheads. Rw4 x2 and scp90 1k grye. All the rocks and whatever corals on the rocks. Skimmer. Return pump. Heater. Fishes 2 clown fishes. 6 line wrasse. 3 chromos. Bunch of random stuff I had with the tank.”

The move is approximately 20 miles. I know I should have new live sand saltwater prepared... Question should I get pre-made saltwater (if so which kind) make saltwater from tap & treat (don’t have RO system yet) or can make saltwater using distilled water?

I appreciate and look forward to any and all help from this group of knowledge.

Thanks,

Al

Crabs McJones · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Billldg · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Peace River · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

AZMSGT · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome, nice looking set up you have there.

For the purpose of the move just use distilled and add the salt mix of your choice.

Remember weekly 10-15% water changes will be part of your commitment so get an RO DI system as Soon as you can.

albano · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome... if you disturb the sand, you’ll probably have to rinse it, save as much of the old water as possible for that and refilling tank.

johnston · Apr 6, 2020

welcome to R2R

Mastiffsrule · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome.

I would see if there is a LFS around the area you could buy salt water or ro from. Definitely have more than you need in case of an emergency

and welcone

Pau Hana Reefer · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

dbl · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

SaltyCupcake · Apr 6, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

Silverfish · Apr 6, 2020

Hi and welcome. If u hv a LFS and it’s close u can certainly get your saltwater there. Eventually u will want anRODI system which gives u more control of your water.