New to the hobby

[MikeLee]

Hello all,
I'm new to the whole aquarium scene; busting my butt off learning about everything.
Recently ordered Reefer 350 with other goodies.
Didn't want to spend too much, but man! it adds up fast!

I don't think I'm ready for a RO/DI setup yet, you guys think it'll be okay to buy the saltwater from LFS? Shouldn't hurt if I test the water before using right?

See you guys around!
Thanks!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Gonebad395]

You should be fine but save up for a rodi because the lfs will charge you a lot and welcome to R2R

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R Mike!

You should be fine with the water provided the TDS is around 0. Some LFS don’t sell good water so just ask/check it.

But get a RODI system of your own asap

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome to R2R and nice buy right out the gate.

Most probably get water from the LFS until a RODI unit is purchased, but if you're ready to tackle one...awesome too. :)

I agree with the others on getting one and trusting your own water and saving money.

It would start saving you money immediately, but do what you are comfortable with doing. :)

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

Buy a RO/DI NOW!!! You will regret not doing it. Also a refractometer (BRS has some in the clearance section). Watch the BRS WWC video on tank cycling, and rock curing. It has some good info. Don't be in a rush.

Welcome to R2R! Great start with the Reefer 350. Get a build thread going so we can see.

 

[PDR]

Welcome to R2R!!! Great choice with the Reefer!

 

[dantimdad]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Captain Quint]

Buy a RO/DI NOW!!! You will regret not doing it. Also a refractometer (BRS has some in the clearance section). Watch the BRS WWC video on tank cycling, and rock curing. It has some good info. Don't be in a rush.

Welcome to R2R! Great start with the Reefer 350. Get a build thread going so we can see.

Glad you mentioned the refractometer. ;)

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R @MikeLee !!! From my experience buying water at one of my local LFS, I will suggest to check with a TDS meter the water just in case is not at 0. Mine was 38tds, then I start making my own water at 0 Tds.

 

[Captain Quint]

@MikeLee you're getting solid advice from everyone for sure. It's one of the things we live for besides pics. *cough* *cough* :)

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Dimmy007]

Welcome to R2R!!! I started with my LFS water. He let me see his setup and showed me his TDS number. It was great. I ended up getting my own system because I was tired of hauling water. So it may not hurt to ask to see it. If you're not comfortable with it then spend the money on your own system.

 

[bsn_rn_cen]

Welcome to reef2reef

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and to the hobby. I would echo the comments about going ahead and investing in a RO/DI system now. Yes, you can get it from the LFS, but you won't regret having your own system and water at the ready at all times.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[MikeLee]

Thank you all for great advice.
Thank you thank you!

Time to browse BRS for ro/di system.
Leaning towards 5 stage system. Just need to find a place for it :P

 

[sfin52]

Welcome.

rodi is worth it's weight in gold

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!