Petco saltwter ok?

[Convict2161]

My guy is going on vacation. I always get my water pre mixed from him (5 gallons).

Would one weekend be ok using Petco SW water rather then skipping it?

Thanks

 

[jsmith]

My guy is going on vacation. I always get my water pre mixed from him (5 gallons).

Would one weekend be ok using Petco SW water rather then skipping it?

Thanks

Skip it to double up

 

[Sniperhank]

I used petco water to start my 36. If i remember correctly it was alittle high, but only 1.026. I was using a hydrometer at the time, so who truly knows.

 

[Convict2161]

Thanks!!

I'll just skip it.... Don't wanna ruin a good thing. Do you thing it will be ok for 2 weeks? I'm nervous cause the tank has been doing great and I don't wanna bump in the road so to speak.

 

[Sniperhank]

With all the filtration you have it should be ok...space out feedings some more to ensure?

 

[Convict2161]

With all the filtration you have it should be ok...space out feedings some more to ensure?

Will do thanks!

 

[jsmith]

With all the filtration you have it should be ok...space out feedings some more to ensure?

Hank once again perfect way of saying. Cut feeding in half.. half the available nitrates half the needing for a water change.

 

[Convict2161]

Hank once again perfect way of saying. Cut feeding in half.. half the available nitrates half the needing for a water change.

I like that idea

 

[Sniperhank]

Glad you like it and was of help.

 

[Convict2161]

Glad you like it and was of help.

Your always a great help! Have a great weekend!

 

[Sniperhank]

I work all day saturday, thanks

 

[22engine]

I use Petco water as my top off and have done some water changes with it.

 

[Sniperhank]

You shouldn't be topping off with saltwater, you're just jacking up your salinity. Salt doesn't evaporate.

 

[22engine]

You shouldn't be topping off with saltwater, you're just jacking up your salinity. Salt doesn't evaporate.

Thanks I realize that now. It's up gotta do a change

 

[PurplePolyp]

I do a 15 gallon change in my 90 gallon tank every week when I can but I work in the oilfield so I am sometimes gone for 2-3 weeks at a time and mine does fine without doing a change while i'm gone. I would wait for your guy to get back

 

[Convict2161]

I do a 15 gallon change in my 90 gallon tank every week when I can but I work in the oilfield so I am sometimes gone for 2-3 weeks at a time and mine does fine without doing a change while i'm gone. I would wait for your guy to get back

Thanks for your advice. I'm gonna just wait.

 

[Holygral]

get a rodi unit and be in control of your reef. When you use outside sources for water you are at the mercy of a $6 employee who could care less about your tank. Bite the bullet and in 6 months you will start to save money

 

[Convict2161]

I understand hat your saying. Not sure who your talking to though. I was gonna buy a unit and make my own but since a good friend almost like family has owned a mom and pop shop for years I use his water, the same water he uses for his tanks. I'm confident using his water and after 9 months of using his water have never had an issue.

If he ever stops making the water or there's an issue then I'll reconsider.

 

[bavass]

Nothing is good from petco

 

[jsmith]

Nothing is good from petco

Thats. More of an opinion than the fact.. in fact petco is the only large commercial petstore willing to invest in carrying saltwater fish and inverts. Though i know they have a long way to go they will eventually become a major player in the prices of our goods and live stock.