scripps water // rain?

[SHCRIMPS]

need to get water soon but it’s raining currently lol
anybody know if it’s safe to go get some or if I should wait a week or two? (Trying to set up my new tank) and this rain is hindering my plans I think

[PatientZero]

Definitely. I would wait at least a week from the last rain, if not two.

[SHCRIMPS]

Definitely. I would wait at least a week from the last rain, if not two.

dang guess the setup is gonna be postponed for a while :/
thank you


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[spidernano]

I would postpone the build and just get this make life easier

http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showth...ODI&highlight=

[SHCRIMPS]

I would postpone the build and just get this make life easier

http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showth...ODI&highlight=

I like using the natural water but at this point I probably should get an RO unit honestly
thanks for the link I’ll look into it


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[dizzyjay]

If you want to go the natural route maybe consider adding a diatom filter (vortex, magnum polisher or pool filter) to your bag of tools. Filtering for a day or so thru diatomaceous earth will take out anything bigger than 1 micron. There’s a reefer active on r2r “Paul B” that has been filtering ocean water for his aquarium this way for decades. In his book he mentions grabbing water during a red tide filtering and using it. Others have added them to their sump strategy and it has eliminated the need for a skimmer. I’ve used one in tank with success to manage ich (18 microns). They can be a pain to charge but you won’t see cleaner clearer water. I still make my own water but if I return to scripps it’s what I’d do.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/so...-place.935622/

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcos...E&gclsrc=aw.ds