Here I am looking how to make saltwater for my small 30 gallon tank but this dude wants me to spend $5k in equipment.
@christinbreezy2284
5 ай бұрын
Same. Inlive at the beach so I'm about to just scoop some up as needed
@maloyidperkins9464
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, I'm about to set up my first salt water tank.
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@drewjanes307
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you did this. I did not know you shouldn't mix brands till I watched. I've only done it once cause they were out of my usual
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@krishnar1182
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Some manufacturers, such as Red Sea, recommend using the water right away after mixing for best alkalinity and other parameters. Is there any evidence that parameters change in mixed water while it’s being stored? Keep the great videos coming!
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the parameters can change as gas exchange and precipitation occurs. In the case of Red Sea, they designed the mix to be dissolved and ready for use within an hour so I certainly recommend you follow these instructions. Just be sure you watch the parameters inside your display tank, ultimately that is what counts.
@coreygood4350
5 жыл бұрын
I'm in the middle of mixing up my new setup. Must have been listening to me.
@atfinthehouse8631
5 жыл бұрын
I use the mixing and circulation pump with a length of tubing as a coil in the bucket with a on off twist valve approx 2 feet from the end. Then can easily pump the replacement water gently and in a regulated way back into the tank. Easy.
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Regulating the flow of water back into the aquarium helps reduce a sandstorm and making a mess of your tank during a water change.
@xdiavels9261
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the new video I am from Kerala . Awesome presentation and can you please make a video on propogation system for Anemones and corals
@JohnDoe-gz5ml
Жыл бұрын
Man I just got my salt water tank. I don’t want to get a RODI system. Please help me on how to use regular tap water to get my tank started and to maintain it? Thank you
@magnussmendiola2536
4 ай бұрын
Just use distilled water don’t over think
@JohnDoe-gz5ml
3 ай бұрын
Man I’m not trying to be a scientist I just want to add salt to my tank😂😂😂
@nynym9362
2 жыл бұрын
Can u use purified water or distilled for your reef tank?
@tenchi144
Жыл бұрын
Purified water from the grocery store is better than from the tap but not a whole lot better, still has some impurities. Distilled would be ok as long as it wasn't ran through copper, too high of copper can cause some major issues in your tank. Best off getting ro from your local fish store or getting a rodi unit. I know it's a year late but hope this helps!
@ChuySanchez23
5 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@delxmax
5 жыл бұрын
Every nooby who complains about sediment or staining when mixing has forgotten the golden rule. Always mix Salt to water never, water to salt. As goes for almost every mixture, powder to water not the other way around. If you do, you will have an over-saturation which will precipitate out and create the crap you complain about.
@brandonezdoofenshmirtz2916
4 жыл бұрын
Salt in the bucket before water
@OSSOYT
5 жыл бұрын
Home depot bucket Painter stick
@23streetsoldier
5 жыл бұрын
Question is when storing your salt in the container for future use does it needs a pump to keep circulating the water..
@drewjanes307
5 жыл бұрын
the water will go stagnant but as long as you aerate the water a few days before use it should be okay.
@drewjanes307
5 жыл бұрын
oh and bring it to temp to match your tank before adding.
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
You can keep a pump running if you like but it is perfectly fine to tightly seal with a lid and then just aerate and heat the water again before you plan to use it.
@CLU7CHxCl7Y
2 жыл бұрын
i cant focus on the video watching him move around like he has to use the bathroom or something lmao
@devilsnare17
5 жыл бұрын
So what about filling the tank for the first time. Say I need X amount of buckets to fill it. Do I mix each bucket with the noted amount of salt? Wouldn't that make my salinity really high once they are all in the tank?
@jasonboles1073
5 жыл бұрын
The question I have yet to get a clear answer on is do I need to bring the temp up before checking salinity with a refractometer? Some places say yes, others no....
@mattbowers5342
5 жыл бұрын
Refractometers only read accurately at the temperature they are set for. So yes bring it up to temp before measuring.
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the particular refractometer you have. Some units are designed for aquarium use and others are not. In addition to temperature, some units are not calibrated for natural seawater, which is what you need to measure. If your unit is calibrated for Seawater at a typical aquarium temperature of 77 degrees F.; you will want to bring it up to temp. before testing and you should get an accurate reading. Furthermore, I always recommend using some reference solution and calibrating your refractometer regularly. Otherwise, you want to check out the specifications for your refractometer to see at what it has been calibrated to measure. If the unit is designed for another application, I would recommend you look at getting one for aquariums to ensure accurate measurement. I really like the hand-held conductivity pens that are new on the market too! Easy to use, easy to read and minimal risk of getting inaccurate readings when used correctly. mdshop.us/2APZ7Ct
@celgibson7219
Жыл бұрын
Hi . Is the sicci 4000 too strong power pump to mix the salt and water an pump back water to Aquarium? Is better go down lower than 4000?
@fruityfartz
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any shops like that near me.. I already have a fish. My parents surprised me with a saltwater fish so I couldn’t do any planning. Sad. Will it work if I heat up water and put sea salt in it?
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, that will not work. You can order aquarium salt online from any retailer and mix it with reverse osmosis or distilled water in emergencies.
@yakeen4876
4 жыл бұрын
You dint say how long to mix the water for using in a new aquarium
@lawrencepoblete1435
5 жыл бұрын
Is the wavemaker hitting you also?
@wyvern4588
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, these questions here are frightening as many already have marine fish and don't know the critical basics. Don't keep any animal if you don't do your homework first- it never ends well. No, Table salt is NOT aquarium salt, NO sea-salt is NOT aquarium salt, No mayonnaise is NOT an instrument.
@thefallen6104
2 жыл бұрын
Rock salt?
@djexit
3 жыл бұрын
sir can you help me i cant reach the porper salinity of my tank always 1.020 or 20 c what should i do. I use red sea salt and i have prime and stabiliy the same time
@citymouse40
5 жыл бұрын
I mix 2 barrels of water, one is 40g the other 20. I have a pump in the larger on that circulates the water, it's a very strong current, much more than needed. In the smaller barrel I have 2 small powerheads to move the water. I add the water first then the salt, sometimes during filling I'll add some of the salt because the high pressure from the hose I fill with is very strong, hoping to give mixing an extra boost. I have left these running for several days in the past but still have salt at the bottom when I do the water change. I have tried everything, I stir it up before pumping it into the tank too, but every time, that last bit of water comes out of the hose cloudy, like all the salt was settled at the bottom. No matter what I do, it seems like the salt is always settling at the bottom. Any tips on how to fix this issue?
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
You should not be running into so much sediment on a regular basis. I would imagine the salt your using is not dissolving completely. You can run a test an only add half of the salt mix to your barrel, mix it for 24 hours and see if the problem remains. If so, it is likely something in your salt mix is not easily dissolving as it should and a new salt mix is in order.
@alexgunawan98
3 жыл бұрын
what is your salt water formula ? care to share ?
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the specific salt you select.
@mattbowers5342
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks short and informative!
@kenneth4life1976
5 жыл бұрын
Hey man...no need mixing no need explanation...simply get water to the sea...it was purely salt water naturally without killing your fish...
@apdroidgeek1737
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah cuz everyone is near the ocean, probably 98% of Americans live where the ocean isn't present
@oogway9895
3 жыл бұрын
Risk of parasites and pollution make that a... not good idea
@houstonswisha143
Жыл бұрын
@@apdroidgeek1737 you’re wrong, I live near an ocean
@Popcat9875
Жыл бұрын
I'm far from the sea tho:(
@chapter2359
3 жыл бұрын
Can u use the API stress thingy to take out the metals???
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, API Stress coat will not remove heavy metals from the aquarium. Your best bet would be to use some Poly Filter in your sump or filter to remove any metals.
@jessimpson5828
3 жыл бұрын
Will this water work with brine shrimp? Please
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, for live brine shrimp you will want to have a salinity 35-40 ppt.
@hothmandon
3 жыл бұрын
I know you can't use table salt, I know you cant use Idolize sea salt either, but can you use Himalayan sea salt? Its getting popular and I thought It was once seawater supporting life that dried up at some point. So I believe it can be used.
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
While we've never tried himalayan salt, purpose produced salt will always be the best choice as it contains the right level of not only sodium chloride, but also major and minor elements such as alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, etc.
@heklik
5 жыл бұрын
Are rev,osmo cheap equipment ?
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
The Economy Kleanwater RO/DI system is only $149. Check it out below! mdshop.us/2T9nFxE
@jrios662
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't believe that you need to use that specific water you can use tap water as long as you turn your filter on and let that water running cycle for at least four days you should be fine. Then after that add to saltwater I've done it to my tanks before and I've kept them for over four years with the same fish in them.
@ytjxke131
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I thought this but I was alittle skeptical since a lot of people are making it seem mandatory. It’s nice to know that’s not the case though.
@jrios662
3 жыл бұрын
@@ytjxke131 yeah my friend just did a 32 gallon it's been up for like 6 months and he did it with regular tap water and he got fishes in there that cost over $100...... The problem is that the youth now need instant gratification they don't want to wait 4 days or 7 days to cycle a tank so they try to make up this illusion that you need this specific water I'm not buying it and I never have...
@ytjxke131
3 жыл бұрын
@@jrios662 yeah I just got a 75 tank and I spent like 900 and i haven’t even bought the fish yet and I’m not spending 100 on ‘special water’ im in the fluctuation cycle rn
@jrios662
3 жыл бұрын
@@ytjxke131 wow 75 gallon that gots to look beautiful... And I'm pretty sure that tap water is going to work perfectly once this cycled...👍👍
@ytjxke131
3 жыл бұрын
@@jrios662 appreciate it my man 🙏🏼
@larrymorley3888
4 жыл бұрын
Can you us regular sea salt instead of aquarium salt for fish tank
@tesusreef2625
4 жыл бұрын
Nope
@camron4255
5 жыл бұрын
how to you get the rodi water. my system takes like 100 gpd. should i just let it run and wait to fill the bucket
@EvanLikesCake
5 жыл бұрын
Camron Hatamkhani how much do you want for it to produce?
@camron4255
5 жыл бұрын
@@EvanLikesCake I need like 140 gallons to fill up a red sea reefer
@EvanLikesCake
5 жыл бұрын
Camron Hatamkhani yeah I would leave it going all day. But are you filling a big container up and using a pump with siphon to pump the water into the tank?
@EvanLikesCake
5 жыл бұрын
Or would it be like filling 5 gallons at a time
@camron4255
5 жыл бұрын
@@EvanLikesCake fill big container up
@crazyhuman7541
Жыл бұрын
can i put salt in a blender with water and blend it that way ?
@zachary_smith1
8 ай бұрын
Nooo lmao.
@callmejeff6859
3 жыл бұрын
I’m making a crawfish tank thx
@user-lj6ve7pt3j
4 жыл бұрын
It's safe that getting saltwater on sea for your tank?
@BulkReefSupply
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t recommend it as there would be unknown parasites in the water.
@homestuff6545
3 жыл бұрын
me: salt water making ?duh i go to the sea and take from there :D
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
haha! If only it was that simple!
@homestuff6545
3 жыл бұрын
@@BulkReefSupply i was sarcastic the difrent oceans contain diffrent % of salt etc etc but if you take a fish from a specific see you can use the same water also
@raikouxd7091
4 жыл бұрын
Can i use normal salt
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, for aquariums, table salt would not be safe to use.
@kayjoe7237
5 жыл бұрын
I like this guy but +1 on the stand still.
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
We are working on it, Wayland our CEO is new to the video realm and for a first timer, we are proud of him! Thanks for the feedback and we appreciate you watching! -Robert @ MD
@vecknumb4534
5 жыл бұрын
Look Hard to hav just 5 dollars nemo in tank..
@ekawakademotta21
Жыл бұрын
I am not a rocket science's you can't add table spoon Of any kind Of Salt Of what We Use For Foods Right
@BulkReefSupply
Жыл бұрын
You're correct. Table salt is sodium chloride, but doesn't include the necessary major, minor, and trace elements to support our marine fish and corals. You'll want to use a proper marine salt mix in your saltwater aquarium.
@justinperez6035
5 жыл бұрын
Can I use naughty sea salt from grocery store
@BulkReefSupply
5 жыл бұрын
No, this will not provide all of the elements in the correct ratio and will not work to house ocean animals. You want to use a synthetic seawater mix and we have some excellent options below. www.marinedepot.com/Salt_Mixes-FISM-ct.html -Robert @ MD
@danaellis3861
3 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo
@arthurdavis7231
3 жыл бұрын
thanks my first fish tank (fingers crost)
@BulkReefSupply
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! You can do it! We will be here for any questions you run into.
@briangalvan3517
4 жыл бұрын
Sea salt?😂
@zaxterarm
4 жыл бұрын
Aren't you the guy from ant man 2??😁😁
@michaelmilne2960
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely not what I thought it's wold be
@AllFiery
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t just use rock salt? I thought it’s that simple.
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