Where to find saltwater?

[telamont]

I need 100g saltwater for my 900g system I am wondering how I can do this. I was thinking of finding a saltwater supplier and hauling two large enough containers in my truck that can fit enough water for my water change. I could then just pump the water into the tank. Anyone have any ideas or had any experience with this? Thanks!

 

[ffmedic]

Someone else can chime in but if your looking for already made saltwater I know cesers sells it for 10.00 for 5 gallons not sure what the salinity is though. Do you have a rodi system to make your own?

 

[telamont]

I could get an RODI system and two massive containers to hold the good water I guess and just pump that directly into tank after I mix the salt myself. Seems like more work but I do think it would end up with cleaner results.

 

[ffmedic]

I'd get a rodi the system. It will pay for its self over the long run that's a big water change to buy water for.

 

[coralfarmer]

This is what I use for my 900 gal tank there is no room for a permanent spot for a mixing vat. So I make water for the water change the day of.
I have. 120 gal Vat. 2 Aqua "Water makers" each consists of 2 DI, 1 carbon block and 1 sediment cartridge. But no Membrane cart. And I also use an Aqua RO/DI Mako.

 

[woodnaquanut]

I could get an RODI system and two massive containers to hold the good water I guess and just pump that directly into tank after I mix the salt myself. Seems like more work but I do think it would end up with cleaner results.

What do you do now for WC?

Mixing it yourself is a lot easier than hauling water. I've done both and it's a PIA to move water. It's really heavy!!

Depending on space available, you could do either one or two large containers. You need at least one the size of your WC. Since your WC is large, I'd size the container to match a container of salt. Less measuring if all you have to do is dump in a bag/box/bucket of salt. The easier you make the process, the more often you'll do it.

 

[thysrof]

RODI for sure you never know what you're going to get in Sea Water.