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I just felt you missed an important source of seawater ie."catalina" water. Might have been an oversight, but overall, was pretty good. A bit of science behind the water issue will show that nutrient levels will be tremendously higher in some areas with phyto blooms and cyano outbreaks that naturally occur in temperate waters. I just would like to see two tanks one with virgin salt and RO water vs. a seawater natural tank and see the actually visual outcomes and then measure the chemical outcomes as well. Now we just need some funding and space for two 200 gal. tanks. any takers? hehe.
If I had any experience in this or these types of products, I could have discussed it. However, in keeping with the charter of TR, I felt that I should not discuss subject matter that I had no personal knowledge of.
Perhaps I see an NSW Part II and your assistance in the project
Great comments. Please do run with the topic and hopefully others can chime in.
yes I did see that. I was just trying to drum up some personal experiences with some of these products and also see some opinions. Your show was vividly candid and short ( to my dismay... ) and I wanted to expand upon this great subject. My history with water in aquaria is very limited and currently battling phos and silicate influx in my tank. So I find this very facinating. Also, the podcast is my answer to lousy radio and even cheesier talk radio. So I guess Im just in withdrawl and will have to wait for #31. Thanks rob. By the way, I am trying to find all my experiment notes on bioload and nitrate production. I will see what I can dig up.
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Yes, and personal experience is exatly what i am looking to add...
As stated we contained the contents of the show 30 to Dave in particular. The other part is tryign to keep the show a decent length. (although i have never recieved a complaint of a show being too long.. lol..)
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Good show. I am feeling inspired to try some natural seawater now. Since I live less than a mile from the Atlantic and both my wife's sons go out lobstering I should give it a try. Maybe as soon as they get their boat out of winter storage.
I am thinking of going out to Amelia Island or Ft Clinch Stae Park this weekend to get some seawater. I am just a little sketchy about adding it to my tank. I listened to the post but I was wondering if there are more polluted parts than others and how to tell exactly what I am collecting in my jug as far as quality and pollution is concerned.
Honestly, there is no real way of knowing until you collect. Again, you want to keep away from the areas that are 'no brainers', like power plant discharge areas, heavy boat traffic etc. Other than that, you need to test the water. Look for high phosphates, high nitrates etc.
If you are worried about petroleum based pollutants, more often than not, you can see it in the water. It would show up as a 'slick' of sorts on the top of the water.
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) and I wanted to expand upon this great subject. My history with water in aquaria is very limited and currently battling phos and silicate influx in my tank. So I find this very facinating. Also, the podcast is my answer to lousy radio and even cheesier talk radio. So I guess Im just in withdrawl and will have to wait for #31. Thanks rob. By the way, I am trying to find all my experiment notes on bioload and 
I am having a total blast with this site. That other thread was a great exchange for saltwater freaks huh? Thanks again Rob.
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