reefpeep2004
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Actually I've been using Catalina Water for more than a year. I usually drive over to Reef Collection, since they only charge .25/gallon.rehren said:
My ears perked up at "FREE" water in LB, but sadly....it was rumor only
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My ears perked up at "FREE" water in LB, but sadly....it was rumor only
Jim in santa barbara
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The water from UCSB is filtered to 20 microns and is pulled from 500 yds out. I avoid using it after heavy rains due to the slough runoff but have never had problems with it.
Its funny how many RC'ers I run into down there.
Its funny how many RC'ers I run into down there.
jeffreylam1132
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reefpeep2004 said:Actually I've been using Catalina Water for more than a year. I usually drive over to Reef Collection, since they only charge .25/gallon.
My ears perked up at "FREE" water in LB, but sadly....it was rumor only
Hi Reefpeep,
Do you know the address for Reef Collection. That is a very good deal for Catalina water. Here in L.A., I have to paid .60/gallon.
raskal311
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Reef Collection up their price to 35cent, which is about average in OC. I think coral oasis has it for 30 cent, everyone else has it for 39cent. Ooo and there is Pet Town who charges $1.29 rip off!!!!
for info on reef collection go to reefcollection.com
btw unless your in the area or need a lot of water I wouldn't drive down to OC just for water. The gas would make up for the savings.
for info on reef collection go to reefcollection.com
btw unless your in the area or need a lot of water I wouldn't drive down to OC just for water. The gas would make up for the savings.
FrozenSurfer
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Ok, for all the reefers in LB....There is free water, it's called "harbour water" and there is a rumor going around that you can grow a new species of LPS... it's the same kinda stuff they found down in San O off the power plant... they say it is neon green... very pretty... and splits quite easliy too.
jeffreylam1132
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Thanks Kevin. I actually drop by reefcollection last week. A very nice little place. Where's coraloasis located? I went to their website by it's under construction.
Just gotta figure out a way to get it home.
glaudds
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Thanks, boarder, for the great directions! Just got back from visiting my son at UCSB and picked up 40 gallons of the free NSW.
Out of curiosity, I tested the water and no surprise, the readings were consistent with NSW... CA=410, alk=2.5 meq/L, nitrates undetectable, salinity 1.026.
Anybody have detailed directions to the Scripp water in SD (or is it in La Jolla)? I can't remember where it is.
Out of curiosity, I tested the water and no surprise, the readings were consistent with NSW... CA=410, alk=2.5 meq/L, nitrates undetectable, salinity 1.026.
Anybody have detailed directions to the Scripp water in SD (or is it in La Jolla)? I can't remember where it is.
Try this: http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/about/directory/ The place to get water is at the pier, just to the left of it.glaudds said:
fish @ chips 29
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is there a limt to how much water to can take from the scipps location?
JHReef
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UCSB is the only water for me! Since I was "turned on" to that source, I have a really REALLY hard time opening my wallet to pay for Catalina water. Incidentally the Catalina stuff is the only thing I use if I can't get to SB. One problem w/the Cat. stuff is usually low in SG compared to UCSB. I feel bad for those poor souls who actually mix water, I don't think I even remember how to do it anymore.
sbgreen
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UCSB water is what i use, granted, i am on my first reef tank and only 3 weeks into it. i have a few quetions:
I was wondering since the water in SB isnt exactly tropical and a much lower temp than tropical environments, am I going to be lacking important trace elements and the such? I love the free water, in fact i just filled up today, just heating the water now. For those that have been using it for a while - are they any additives that you have found necessary or if i keep up my 5 gallon water change once a week on my 50 gal should i be fine.
thanks for all the help
I was wondering since the water in SB isnt exactly tropical and a much lower temp than tropical environments, am I going to be lacking important trace elements and the such? I love the free water, in fact i just filled up today, just heating the water now. For those that have been using it for a while - are they any additives that you have found necessary or if i keep up my 5 gallon water change once a week on my 50 gal should i be fine.
thanks for all the help
sbgreen
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UCSB water is what i use, granted, i am on my first reef tank and only 3 weeks into it. i have a few quetions:
I was wondering since the water in SB isnt exactly tropical and a much lower temp than tropical environments, am I going to be lacking important trace elements and the such? I love the free water, in fact i just filled up today, just heating the water now. For those that have been using it for a while - are they any additives that you have found necessary or if i keep up my 5 gallon water change once a week on my 50 gal should i be fine.
thanks for all the help
I was wondering since the water in SB isnt exactly tropical and a much lower temp than tropical environments, am I going to be lacking important trace elements and the such? I love the free water, in fact i just filled up today, just heating the water now. For those that have been using it for a while - are they any additives that you have found necessary or if i keep up my 5 gallon water change once a week on my 50 gal should i be fine.
thanks for all the help
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