Water parameters at a LFS - Water Chemistry - Nano-Reef Community
Feb 15, 2012 · A couple of days ago I purchased 2 clownfish from a local store. The store is rather better in my area. Before i started the acclimation process I took a few samples of the water to check …
What chemicals do I need when starting up my reef tank?
Jan 13, 2012 · Just got the tank painted and my Coralife lights in... I am piecing my tank together and by next week I should be putting water in my tank. I am buying my water at the LFS. I am looking to …
RO/DI from the LFS apparently not very RO/DI - nano-reef.com
Jun 10, 2004 · Since I started my tank I've been buying "RO/DI" from two different LFS's in my area. One is a bit far away, but a much better store, and the other is right down the street, but not as high …
Better to by premixed salt water or mix own - Nano-Reef Community
Jan 14, 2004 · I am still kind of new to this and am ready to start up my tank and I was wondering if it is better to buy premixed salt water form a lfs or is it better to buy bottled water and instant ocean salt …
This is why you don't add LFS water to your tank
Feb 15, 2013 · High nitrate readings from my LFS. Especially bad the smaller tank you go. Make sure you use your own super fresh saltwater!
CYCLES WITH LFS WATER - Nano-Reef Community
Mar 2, 2007 · i am new to sw , and ive read alot, in books and in this forum and reef central. what i am not sure about is this. ive purchased live water from my lfs. it came in 4.4 gallon containers, sand and …
Low alkalinity, what does this mean and what should I do?
Apr 5, 2019 · Water coming form the LFS is likely a lower salinity than you want since they typically mix their water for fish-only tanks which normally run at a lower salinity (also explains low alkalinity) - plus …
How long do you acclimate for? - Nano-Reef Community
Jun 7, 2019 · Tomorrow we’re going to the LFS to get the first fish for our son’s tank. I’ve read around and found a lot of variance in how long people recommend drip acclimating for, I’ve seen everything …
What TDS is acceptable? - Nano-Reef Community
Posted April 26, 2013 What is the LFS claiming it is? RO/DI? I suggest getting the gallon jugs of distilled water from walmart; they're less than a dollar a gallon and are 0 TDS IME.
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Jan 27, 2025 · Reefs.com Discussion - What is everyone’s favorite go to LFS? Whether it’s for good livestock, prices, knowledge, etc. T I A