Now i have spent like $800 dollars on this 90 gallon aquarium?

Question

now its time to fill it with water, but wait. i now need to spend another $200 bucks to get a r/o system? what the hell, I never my aquariums growing up being so pricey to get started. is there any other options for filling it up? can i but the water somewhere, or do i have to make my own?

ok, more details. i want to do a primarly "reef" with a few fish like damsels, or tangs. where can i buy saltwater pre made, and what kind of kitchen filter was that one post reffering to...thanks for thr replys, they are all helpfull

Answer 1

Reverse osmosis is not always required - only of there's some reason your regular tap water isn't suitable, such as a high nitrate or phosphate content. Be aware these waste a lot of water to produce the RO water you get from them. You also need to add back some of the beneficial elements (calcium, magnesium) that are removed by the process and the units aren't cheap: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22859/size/24/off/24/category.web

If you need to with RO, check in larger supermarkets or WalMart for a Culligan water dispenser - these have RO water for around $.25 a gallon (I saw another answer that used $.33/gallon, so this may be different depending on your location) once you buy their jug for transporting (the jugs are refillable).

See this link about the use of RO:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav2i4/RO_systems/reverse_osmosis.htm

Answer 2

Use regular tap water just treat it with chlorine removing product sold at any pet store. YOU DO NOT NEED RO setup, YET! Fill the tank up with tap water and take a trip to a fish store. Buy the chlorine remover and take a stroll down the fish tanks. Decide what type of fish you like and quiz the fish guy at the store. Take a pen and pad if need be. Questions as, is it aggressive, What else can I keep it with, what type of food do they need and the most important water parameters it needs. This should give you an idea of the what you need your tank at when you return in 3 weeks to buy the fish. Also buy a test kit, test PH and Nitrate and Nitrite. jungle sells and all in one for about 15.00. Then join a forum that focuses on the type of fish you are interested in. BTW planted tanks are in so you may want to look into one. But beware you will spend a good 400 to get started but it is very rewarding...... Also another note that tank is going to weigh a ton filled with water so make sure you put it in a secure surface. Wouldn't want it going through the floor.....

Answer 3

R/O system reverse osmosis, I am assuming. No you do not need one. What I would recommend it to by a product called Ultimate (for Freshwater) or Chlorinex (for saltwater), this product will make tap water safe by removing all impurities. If you want to send a lot of money buying water for your tank a 5 gallon premixed saltwater runs about $12.99 at petco and its called Pure Ocean Water by Catalina Water Company. Freshwater would run you about 9.99 per five gallons, or go to one of those water dispensers you can find at most supermarkets and fill up 10 gallon buckets and get deionized water or distilled water but it will cost you a few dollars. To me its not worth it I have a 90 gallon freshwater planted tank with a CO2 system, 520 watts of light and I use tap water and add ultimate to my tank and I have never had a problem in over 3 years. I also have a 120 gallon saltwater reef tank, and use tap water and Seachem Reef salt and mix it myself never had a problem either and that has been up and running for about 2 years.

Answer 4

200 bucks for R/O water is a rip off. For 75 bucks you can get a filter for your tap to make that water (100 gallons per cartridge 25 bucks per cartridge). As for the store bought the norm is 50 cents per gallon. Also are you doing saltwater or freshwater? If your doing salt you might want to use the r/o just not at that price. I used tap and amquel and i had a murderous cycle on my hands. I think the amquel delays the nitrite break down not sure though. Even my LFS couldnt tell me why I didnt cycle despite all the biospira i used. Anyway hope that helps.

Answer 5

Oh my, and you are far from getting your first fish! My husband and son-in- law were addicted for years. Salt water, fresh water, books, testing eqipment, scuba gear and diving in the keys. Your growing up aquariums were guppies, mollies and swords. THe tanks were equipped and your filters could be held in your hand. Now you can actually swim to clean the glass inside. Do it right, get the proper filters and pumps for the type of fish you want. Then do the landscaping with "real" stuff. Then choose a few spectacular fish and enjoy. It's a lifestyle.

Answer 6

I have a 125 gallon tank and I just use a hose that runs from my bathroom sink to the tank. It takes out and puts in water. You need to treat your tap water to remove the chlorine. If you have well water you don't have to worry about chlorine. Good luck!

Answer 7

you're able to make it a community, you basically could be careful. try some small mollies, zebra fish, tetras, barbs, and so on. basically be certain you learn the aggression ranges of those fish in the previous you place them at the same time. in one in all my 10 gallon tanks, I fairly have an prolonged fin rosie barb, black molly, mickey mouse platy, zebra fish, albino cory catfish. you may likely fit 3-4 of those on your tank, in case you like. I additionally like the crimson-gold tuxedo guppy. If it have been me, i might positioned on the main 5 small tropical fish. they are smaller, and tend to be much less aggressive. you have a heater, so which you're able to be high-quality. undergo in strategies that once those form of fish are completely grown, they are going to be everywhere from 2-4 inches, so which you will at last pass the "a million inch/gallon" rule. it fairly is high-quality, as long as your fish stay at the same time for the dimensions of their existence up till that factor, so they slowly grow to be use to it.

Answer 8

That's a huge aquarium; there are kits that come with 10 gallon aquariums that are way cheaper! Why do you need such a giant aquarium??

As for the water, I would go with spring water bought from the store. I've never had a good experience with tap water because it contains chemicals that won't dissapate with letting the water sit or addding conditioner.

Answer 9

That is great that you got the aquarium. If you go to dominicks they will sell you RO water for $0.13 per. gal.. You now if it is fresh water you can leave the water out over night and then it is safe to us. pet shops also sell stoff to clean the water.

Answer 10

I actually took my garden hose and put in in my tank.

lol... really works...


ßübblëš