[jlancaster007]

I have recently moved to the West Coast and left my freshwater tank back East. I am now intrested in stepping up to a saltwater tank. My question is am I able to use ocean water. I'm only about 20mins from the beach and would mind filling up a drum full of it to get my tank started. I also planned on buying one of those pre-made set ups.

[blind1993]

ok well if u want to get ocean water u will have to try to get it far away from the coast so that u dont get any polluted water and it is up to u if u want fake or real ocean water but fake is easier since u know what is in it.

[reefnoob1991]

I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem as long as you went a few miles out into the ocean to avoid beach polluted water

[kh6sat]

Safer with fake water.

[jlancaster007]

Ok thats what I was told but wanted 2nd opinions. I can also get filtred ocean water from the aquarium is that good stuff ? It's only .05/gal

[blind1993]

i would say dont get it because they are messing with the oceans water chem by taking water out and just make ur own.

[jlancaster007]

Thanks. What kind of nano tank would you recommends that is an all in one type system?

[glampka]

Depends on what you want to spend. If you have the $$$, get the Red Sea Max - it has everything built in. Check out Aquapod & Cadlights. IMO Aquapods are better built than JBJ Nano Cubes. Bio Cubes are ok as well but I've heard of many people having trouble maintaining rear chamber water levels.

[blind1993]

yea the red seas are amazing.

[reefnoob1991]

29 gal biocubes are awesome, only thing i did was do a lighting retrokit for 70$ making my whole system only 300$!

[blind1993]

or on nanoturners you can get one that has the retro already for less.

[reefnoob1991]

i just looked and didn't see a 29 gallon biocube for sale....

[blind1993]

oh wow i havent cheacked since a month but ii saw it last tiem.

[reefnoob1991]

all they have are stock packages for the smaller cubes