sen5241b May 14, 2017 Share May 14, 2017 Has anyone ever used any kind of ocean water for a water change? Also, Imagitarium Pacific Ocean Water, 5 gallons. Any good? This could be useful for a quick water change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k May 14, 2017 Share May 14, 2017 I've used the Catalina water before but it was always lower salinity, so an additional amount of I/O was needed. I figured if I had to add I/O, then what was the point of buying Ocean Water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterTang May 15, 2017 Share May 15, 2017 This is definitely a Paul B question. He uses ocean water in his 40-year-old reef tank and swears by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b May 15, 2017 Share May 15, 2017 Yes use ocean water. None of your fish came from ASW, they all came from the ocean. Why wouldn't you use it?. ASW is fake water and not as good as the real thing. The only people who think ASW is better is the people who make ASW. I have been using it since 1971, no problems yet. If it weren't so heavy I would use all real water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 too many variables with using it. If you collect it, then sure. Buying it from a store, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 (edited) I walk out here wearing my Speedo carrying a bucket to collect. So far my tank is running for 46 years so no problems so far. Maybe next year. I don't know if it is free so I always throw two bucks into the water before I leave. Edited May 16, 2017 by paul b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 Paul cracks me up.... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b May 16, 2017 Author Share May 16, 2017 Yes use ocean water. None of your fish came from ASW, they all came from the ocean. Why wouldn't you use it?. ASW is fake water and not as good as the real thing. The only people who think ASW is better is the people who make ASW. I have been using it since 1971, no problems yet. If it weren't so heavy I would use all real water. No additives? Never any parasites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 No additives? Never any parasites? As I said, 46 years, no additives, sometimes I have to add a little salt because our water here is a little weak. As for parasites, I never quarantined and I keep my fish immune so if there were any parasites, I never knew about them as my fish have never been sick, even the 25 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishNewFish May 16, 2017 Share May 16, 2017 thats hilarious ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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