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  1. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    If I am removing live rock, do I top it off with salt water or rodi water??
     
    aquariaman, May 1, 2012
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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    You are taking volume out of the tank so i suppose salt water right?
     
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  3. Biocube

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    Yes, if you replace the water with RO/DI it will lower your SG.

    Salt Water = YES :)
    RO/DI = No


    I should also ask, how big is this rock?
     
    Biocube, May 1, 2012
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  4. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    saltwater. However.............make sure you test your specific gravity prior to adding anything. Based on what your SG reading is, you can figure out what you need. More then likely you SG will be fine, however if you are not on the ball wiht water replacement due to evaporatiion, it can creep up rather fast.
     
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  5. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Thank you both! I did go ahead and add saltwater. Well, right now its cookin but I'm gonna at it in here in a bit! Thanks! Karma for both!
     
    aquariaman, May 1, 2012
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