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Water Quality (page 5)
Water Purification Device: The last aspect of water quality that is of equal importance to the other two and which is often neglected is the use of
high quality salt and a water purification device for the tap water used in the tank. There are many brands of salt on
the market and the choice of which one to use should be based on the quality of the salt rather than the marketing behind
it. Talk to successful hobbyists and find out which salt they use. Also buy a good quality hydrometer to make keeping the proper salinity easy. A means for purifying the water used in the tank and for making up new salt is also a good idea. While most tap water is fine for us to drink, we are not immersed in it and drinking from it constantly. As a result most marine creatures require water that contains less contaminant than we do. So to reduce these impurities the use of an additional means for purification should be used. For small tanks a small deionization unit is usually all that is required. For larger or more elaborate set ups, a reverse osmosis/deionization unit that may also contain additional means for purification, should be employed. These units are somewhat expensive but actually produce very pure water for only pennies a gallon, so over time they are actually much cheaper than buying purified water at a shop or grocery store. Starting with good quality water and salt goes a long way in enhancing the likelihood for success in the hobby. |
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