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pmdaggett   Enthusiast Posts: 191 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Jul-2004   | There is a place near me that offers "free sand filtered seawater" for free. One thing I have read is that this NSW dies biologically and chemically more quickly than synthetic seawater. Also, I've read that you must change "natural seawater" more frequently. If this is true, can I use synthetic saltwater from tap? |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 |     |
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003 | I've never heard of waiting that long. You'll want to mix it and heat it for at least 24 hours though. Freshly mixed salt creates ammonia, and can cause chemical burns if not completely dissolved. |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20 | |
| Theaustralian Fish Addict Posts: 583 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Sep-2002  | I'm not sure about that one, Have you considered using NSW instead of mixing your own it can really take the hassle out of water changes. ~Scott |
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