Go Back   Brooklyn Aquarium Society - Public Forum > Saltwater > New To Saltwater Hobby

New To Saltwater Hobby New To Saltwater Hobby? Introduce Yourself And Ask Your Noobie Questions Here.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old April 7th, 2015, 11:32 AM   #1
BobKlein
Egg
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Nassau
Posts: 3
Rep Power: 0 BobKlein is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Hello. Does anyone harvest their own Salt Water? [NY, LI]

Does anyone in NY or the east coast harvest their own saltwater from the ocean or LI Sound?

I imagine the salinity is correct, and it might need to be strained of particles (silt), but does anyone do this / or have tried this. Then, is there any reason Not to do this if the water is 1/2 mile away from home?

--Bob
I will be setting up a 37T with wet/dry top filter.
I have not yet decided the type but thought I would see Friday's lecture on Corals before I decide. (and maybe something interesting up)
BobKlein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old April 21st, 2015, 03:20 PM   #2
john fox
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: bklyn
Posts: 331
Rep Power: 30 john fox is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

I have not but I heard you can 🏊🏻
john fox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old April 21st, 2015, 07:12 PM   #3
Astchiefy
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BKLYN
Posts: 192
Rep Power: 25 Astchiefy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

This would be done if you were able to assure the non detectable contaminants in the water such as mercury etc. There are also the countless bacteria and micro organisms that live in water close to shore. Believe me it has been attempted by many. Reefers won't do it.
Astchiefy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old February 8th, 2016, 02:16 PM   #4
Ronlk
Egg
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 5
Rep Power: 0 Ronlk is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

I did this for awhile why back when. We would take the boat out about 5 miles off shore and grab 50 Gallons of saltwater. In ten 5 Gallon Pails. The problems were -- lugging around 50 Gallons -- cost of getting it fuel etc. -- water did last long -- could not be stored. To get the water sqeeky clean we would diatom it. Real pain. Overall not worth it.
Ronlk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old February 8th, 2016, 03:38 PM   #5
Astchiefy
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BKLYN
Posts: 192
Rep Power: 25 Astchiefy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

The issue with the local sea water is actually not the salinity but more of the contaminants that can be found in the sea water from the erosion of the coastline. I've been using sand from the local beach but In prepping it I rinsed and sifted through it in fresh water and kept it for about a two week period . And it's been in my tank for the last 10 years now with no adverse effects. If you collect the water you would have to be a considerable distance from the shoreline in order to be sure that there were no contaminants from local runoff in that mix that you be adding to your aquarium . There's still no guarantee. Nor really worry it.
Astchiefy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old February 8th, 2016, 03:46 PM   #6
Ronlk
Egg
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 5
Rep Power: 0 Ronlk is an unknown quantity at this point
Talking

I have used play box sand for a African cichlid tank. It stayed cloudy for awhile but eventually cleared up. No issue or problems other than that.
Ronlk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old February 8th, 2016, 06:20 PM   #7
Astchiefy
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BKLYN
Posts: 192
Rep Power: 25 Astchiefy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default not worth the trouble.

If your trying to grow corals you'll also notice sea water does not the replace the trace elements used by coral, united you love in the Bahamas or something. The quality of salt mixed makes it much better to just mix it at home.
Astchiefy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old February 9th, 2016, 02:16 PM   #8
Ronlk
Egg
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 5
Rep Power: 0 Ronlk is an unknown quantity at this point
Thumbs up

Your Def. Right
Ronlk is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Page generated in 0.05084 seconds with 13 queries