it's all i have been using for about three years.
here is what i do once i get the water home. i filter it through a 1 micron sock as i pump it into the cistern you see above which is buried in the front yard.
i have just started running it through a few cups of carbon for a couple of days.
i am going to start adding another step this time. i haven't tested this batch yet but PO4 is usually around 0.08ppm. i am going to run it through GFO until it is zero before i add it to the system.
then i will add CaCl, MgCl, MgSO4, and soda carbonate to bring it to the levels i want in my tank.
it is still a lot cheaper than making my own water, as long as i have a truck and the time. about $75 for gas. it was a beautiful day on the beach too.
i also get to see friends who live in Ventura that i have known over 40 years.
there is still some concern about the quality for growing sps corals. after all it is a very populated coastline with lots of agriculture.
on the other hand Catalina Water Company does pretty much what i am doing to treat their water and they provide water to many of the wholesalers and Long Beach Aquarium and many other large venues.
if i had ozone i would treat with that too. that is one thing they do that i don't do.
Carl
(just came from there and almost threw up from the smell)
