Actual saltwater VS Mixed saltwater

Discussion in 'Salt' started by dbaumer71, Feb 10, 2013.

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  1. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Free NSW vs constantly mixing and testing? Definitely worth a try. I used it myself when I lived in Vero with no problems. Collect it during high tide and test it.
     
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  2. DSC reef

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    Miss Florida yet? Lol. I was also wondering about natural sea water. This is a good thread to follow.
     
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  3. bocoboy

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    thanks i think iwill just mix my water
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Probably the best. I'm sure there's a lot more recreational and commercial activity now than there was in the 1980s, and the shoreline water could contain contaminants/pollutants for which you can't even test.
     
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  5. Grog

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    For most of Florida, that would put you in the Gulf Stream. Cobalt blue water with a lot of "nutrients".
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Catalina is an excellent, reputable saltwater distributor. Their S Pacific NSW is collected offshore and undergoes stringent quality control measures. I have used it in the past, but to be fair, I really saw no difference- good or bad- between that and Instant Ocean salt mix; on my side of the continent, it wasn't worth the cost differential ($11 for 5g vs $49 for 160g).

    I also have one LFS that sells Red Sea NSW @ $12 per 2.5g. :eek:
     
    Mr. Bill, Mar 17, 2013
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