Selling Premade Saltwater at the swap

[Pickupman66]

So, I am thinking about selling water at the swap. I have an army of 5 gallon buckets and such already. I wont be able to use RO/Di due to the circumstances, but what do you guys think of having premade saltwater there at the swap to buy? how much would you pay per gallon of it there vs bringing your own?

who would be interested in buying some there?

if I get enought interest in this thread, and can cover my expenses with that interest and make smoe extra, I will do it.

 

[orthokardia]

i think premade is a great idea,
BUT i also think the tapwater will kill interest. Might talk to the critter about taking preorders. JMO.

bart

 

[poolkeeper1]

It was tried at the Chatanooga swap by a Co that sold pre made SW and they wound up giving it all away at the end of the swap, And that was Natural Sea Water Not TAP water
My coral will never see tap water and I'll bet most others feel the same way. JMO
Bill

 

[atlantisaquari]

i like to bring my own water ( tank water ) as my corals do not have to adjust to different water.

 

[ameares8]

I agree, tap water is a big no no and I would not use it. I am sure it would make it easier if there was some extra water there in case somebody spills it, but I just made up an extra bucket and brought it with me last year.

 

[tkimmons85]

Are we gonna have water made for people setting up fri night like we did last year?

 

[Pickupman66]

this is what I am trying to decide on. I know I can make some, but getting it to and from at temperature woudl be difficult. I have plenty of 5 gallon buckets

as of now, it is bring your own water.

 

[andywe]

tap water I say don't bother. More harm than good will come of it, and for those outside the club it could show as a negative thing. I think it's best to leave it as bring your own water.

 

[Fcamdog]

Does Emerald Bay, or Aquatic Critter, have a truck with water tank for their business needs? I'm not sure what store it was, but at Knoxville swap one store brought fresh made SW, from RO/DI. They donated it, but most people would not balk at paying .50 a gallon if it's good SW. I would pay .50 gallon if it was available from a local store.

Fcamdog A.K.A. Fidel

 

[tkimmons85]

Maybe i remember wrong but didn't we have a big tote in the back last year full of premix RO water?

 

[zef004]

I know the vendors that fling in are bring there own salt and buy the ro water at walmart. So water can match there prama of there home tanks.
That's what I would do to if I was flying too.

 

[Pickupman66]

ok. thanks for the input. it was just throwing an idea against the wall to see it. if I had an extra tub, I might make an extra 50 or 100 gallons of water and take it up there.

 

[ironman2]

At our Chattanooga swap we supply natural sea water. The problem with fresh made saltwater is the corals tend to stress and not open up. even with free sea water i still use my own water from tank. it is the only way to have a chance at less stress on the coral. Most swaps i attend do supply water to anyone paying for a table, thats kinda why people are willing to pay for a table. But like i said i will be bringing my own water either way.

 

[Fcamdog]

Help me out, what is natural sea water and what is fresh made salt water?

Not asking to be a turd, but I'm pretty sure I know what you mean about "fresh made sea water", but am not sure exactly what you mean is "natural sea water". Thanks,

Fidel

 

[poolkeeper1]

Collected from the sea

Collected from the sea

Help me out, what is natural sea water and what is fresh made salt water?

Not asking to be a turd, but I'm pretty sure I know what you mean about "fresh made sea water", but am not sure exactly what you mean is "natural sea water". Thanks,

Fidel

NSW is actually collected off the coast in deep water so it is clean! Fresh made water is what you make at home. And You can not pick up a turd from the clean end (Quote) Dgenr8 LOL
Bill:frog:

 

[CloudIX]

Unless it was NSW from the gulf during the oil spill.. then i would take tap water any day.

 

[poolkeeper1]

Oil Spill

Oil Spill

Unless it was NSW from the gulf during the oil spill.. then i would take tap water any day.

Never hear much about that any more, The Gov't acts like it never happened! The Spill that is...
I use only RODI to make my water, Don't like the Natural water as I have trid it B4 and it cost way to much to even consider,
Bill

 

[laud]

Poolkeeper, I think people are misreading your statements. I think they see you won't be bringing RO water, so your saltwater is made from tap water. I don't think that is what you meant.

But, I could be wrong.

 

[ironman2]

natural sea water is colected offshore, and is then filtered. The theory would be less stress because this is cycled ocean water. Same reason you dont put coral and fish in a new tank till the water has cycled. In my experience the Natural sea water is a mixed bag, at some swaps and at some macnas the use of natural sea water is great, then at the next one you go to all the people using it have stressed out corals. That is why i only use my own tank water. the whole purpose of going to a swap is to show the corals you are trying to sell. When they are all stressed and the tank look liked crap you can go ahead and loose that $20 table fee cause no one will buy anything. Not a risk im willing to take.
My 2cents

 

[laud]

Around here on the coast of Florida, the collectors (some) go to the intercoastal bridges and collect water on either incoming or outgoing tides. Outgoing tides have all the runoff from boats and chemicals and other bad water, as well as good water.

I, for one, am not trustworthy of NSW