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If you are premixing the salt in a large container outside the tank, then put the sand in first. If you are going to mix the water and salt in the tank, then put the water in and mix it first, and then when its mixed put in the (rinsed!) sand. It will fog up, but that will go away.
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How hard is it to maintain a Salt Water fish tank?
Personally, I think fresh water is easier because a salt water tank means that you need to purchase aquarium salt, and you need to add it to every water change. I have never raised a saltwater aquarium, but I believe you also have to measure the amount of salt the fish need. So if you're a first-timer, go for the fresh water tank. But the good thing about saltwater tanks is that it is more diverse and colorful.
What happens when you mix salt and distilled water?
Distilling salt water separates the salt and the water: water is boiled away and condensed back to water, leaving the salt.
Sequence the steps in treating water before it gets to a towns water tower?
First ,sceens keep large objects .Then chemicals are added to stick to pollutants.The water and chemicals are mixed. Heavy pollutants fall to the bottom of the settling tank. Water flows through sand to filter small particles . Pumping station. Chlorine ,fluoide ,or other chemicals may be added at the end of treated water. Next, the treated water is pumped to the top of a water tower. Gravity pulls water down from the tank.
What can too much salt do to a reef tank?
Depending on the degree of hyposalinity, or your definition of "too much salt", it could kill the tank inhabitants.
Can you use water softener salt for a pool salt system?
There are two types of salt based pool chlorinators. More expensive and less common are those with a separate salt tank and these will normally use tablet salt for water softeners. The more common type is where salt is added to the swimming pool itself. In the UK we most commonly use PDV salt - that is Pure Dried Vacuum Salt or table salt. Granular salt for water softeners can be used. Tablet salt for water softeners should be avoided unless you have a white liner, because the tablets may bleach spots on the pool liner before dissolving. Julian Hobday of KindWater.
Can you put a live sand dollar in a salt water tank?
No
Were can you get live sand for a salt water fish tank cheap?
You can get live sand from www.bigalsonline.com for a good price.
Salt water tank im setting up for fresh water and the guy gave you 2 buckets of live sand that is dried out and has been for quite some time can you use that sand for the bottom of the fresh?
I would not recommend using the sand from a salt-water aquarium in a fresh-water tank. There is probably a deadly concentration of salt remaining in the sand.You might be able to rinse the salt out of the sand by running water through the sand, and letting the water dissolve the salt and carry it away. Two or three thorough washings ought to reduce the salt concentration in the sand down to something that the fish can tolerate.Of course, sand isn't that expensive; it may be cheaper in the long run to buy clean aquarium gravel that doesn't have salt in it.
Can the sand from a previous saltwater aquarium be used for a freshwater tank?
No, i wouldn't use it in the freshwater tank. It's been sitting in salt for quite a while, and chances are your salt water sand is comprised of bits of shells. They will throw off the chemistry of your tank and lead to fish loss.
Can Bettas live in a marine sand plus conditioned tap water tank?
Marine sand usually has salt and additives in it for salt water aquariums so it is not a good idea. There are freshwater sands that would work much better and there would be no question of suitability.
How do you keep salt water sand worms?
give them a half water half land tank. make sure you keep the land portion very moist for them.
How much salt do you add to a fresh water tank to get a salt water tank?
the salt comes with a scoop and 1 per gal of water is what I do and it has worked great for me
How do you convert a salt water fish tank into a fresh water tank?
Robert Frost
How does resist a epoxy coated tank from salt water reaction?
Epoxy is a near perfect water barrier. This applies to salt water as well. As the epoxy coated tank and the salt water does not contact, the corrosion does not occur.
How can I clean a Culligan water system tank?
To clean a Culligan water system tank, first disconnect power to the unit. Remove the salt tank cover and carefully lift the brine valve out. Scoop out and discard the brine and salt. Remove the screws on both side of the tank and lift out the brine valve chamber and the salt plate at the bottom of the tank. Scrub and clean the tank. Replace the removed parts. Refill the tank with clean salt almost all the way to the top of the tank. Fill the tank with 4 to 6-inches of clean water. Restore power to the unit and it is ready for use.
How hard is it to maintain a Salt Water fish tank?
Personally, I think fresh water is easier because a salt water tank means that you need to purchase aquarium salt, and you need to add it to every water change. I have never raised a saltwater aquarium, but I believe you also have to measure the amount of salt the fish need. So if you're a first-timer, go for the fresh water tank. But the good thing about saltwater tanks is that it is more diverse and colorful.
What is the white dusty material in the salt water tank?
There are many things it could be. It could be: Salt creep, sand, rock scrapings, dust from new uncleansed filters, or It could be living or it could be micro bubbles.
