Hey yo, new 2 salt, salt question

NewJerseyMan · 04/19/2007, 12:14 PM

SO I GOT A TNK FROM A FRIEND TDAY

I HAVE the tank abnd a light

just back from store and have a coral (green/yellow) and a really AWESOME fish. FIsh is like drangonet the store told me.

Newaysz my questions, how much salt do I use I put in like 2 cups of what i had in the kitchen, it seems pretty salty

can i just put the fish in now?

THANKSS

platax88 · 04/19/2007, 12:17 PM

this has to be a joke right???? please say yes

nsreefer · 04/19/2007, 12:20 PM

Okay if you are serious, please take the fish and the coral back to the store. Next buy some books on modern saltwater fish tanks may i suggest the contientious marine aquariust by robert fenner ( i know i spelled that wrong). Do research for a at least a month or so here on reef central before you do or buy ANYTHING. This is not a hobby to dive into headfirst. You need to be prepared to invest a substantial ammount of time and money to be successful. Also ask tons of questions, you will be shocked at what you learn. Hope this helps, and by the way welcome to reefcentral.
Mike

Reeses · 04/19/2007, 12:20 PM

I really hope this isn't a troll.....

But, just in case it isn't.....
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
take those fish and corals right back right now to the store for refund or future credit, you can't put anything into that tank until it's completely set up and has time to sit for a bit. Then you need to research the kinds of fish you think you want to keep and determine if they are suitable for your setup.

Please also fill out your current tank information with all of your equipment you just aquired, including light specs.
Otherwise, we here aren't going to be much help. If you don't slow down and take those critters back, your going to kill them.

Reeses · 04/19/2007, 12:22 PM

Oh yea, and

To Reef Central

Where the information highway and marine enthusiasts meet!

Reeses · 04/19/2007, 12:58 PM

Well, that's not good. He just registered today and this was his only question.

Nano Chris · 04/19/2007, 01:23 PM

Wooo back up... you don't put salt from the kitchen in the tank, you need salt that your fish store sells for marine aquariums.

Take the stuff back to the lfs, and get a book, i suggest The New Marine Aquarium, it teaches you everything about setting up a saltwater tank, and how to take care of it.

davidryder · 04/19/2007, 01:35 PM

I can't believe you guys are entertaining this! Go back to guarding the bridge

connecticut cichlids · 04/19/2007, 01:39 PM

it's quite disturbing to see threads like this....

Reeses · 04/19/2007, 01:59 PM

I know, it's ludicrous, but then I stop and think, "what if this person really did this?"

I bet over 1/2 of the people who want a freshwater fish walk into a store and walk out with all supplies in hand, including livestock. With the market slaughtered with bettas and goldfish, it's not out of the question for someone to actually think this about saltwater.

sunfish11 · 04/19/2007, 02:05 PM

Sure, this could be a real person. You hope not, but it could.

A guy I work with today asked me seriously if Morton's salt would work to keep a nemo. 43 year old guy... and engineer no less...

MTB · 04/19/2007, 02:36 PM

Please say you are joking!!!!!!!

You didn't even try to research on the web? I mean at ALL!!!!!

AS11423 · 04/19/2007, 02:42 PM

Everyone responding in this thread, I am selling a big bridge that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. Dirt cheap prices. PM for details.

airinhere · 04/19/2007, 03:00 PM

Actually, I think a book titled the Contentious Marine Aquarist would be the title for a great book. It could be a collaborative work by authors who disagree about everything and could highlight the many ways to keep saltwater tanks. I think it would be hilarious reading and could be used to showcase the pros and cons of many elements of reefkeeping. And it could originate about someone like newjerseyman who is interested in saltwater aquaria but hasnt devoted a major portion of his life to learning every nuance of the hobby.

pmvalenti · 04/19/2007, 03:18 PM

he has to be joking

danch · 04/19/2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by airinhere
Actually, I think a book titled the Contentious Marine Aquarist would be the title for a great book. It could be a collaborative work by authors who disagree about everything and could highlight the many ways to keep saltwater tanks. I think it would be hilarious reading and could be used to showcase the pros and cons of many elements of reefkeeping. And it could originate about someone like newjerseyman who is interested in saltwater aquaria but hasnt devoted a major portion of his life to learning every nuance of the hobby.

Wish this board had rep points! The more I think about it, the better I like that book idea!

CT1258 · 04/19/2007, 03:24 PM

Definetly a troll, dont give him a thought.......................CT

Roy G. Biv · 04/19/2007, 07:16 PM

I hope he uses kosher salt.

davidryder · 04/19/2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by airinhere
Actually, I think a book titled the Contentious Marine Aquarist would be the title for a great book. It could be a collaborative work by authors who disagree about everything and could highlight the many ways to keep saltwater tanks. I think it would be hilarious reading and could be used to showcase the pros and cons of many elements of reefkeeping. And it could originate about someone like newjerseyman who is interested in saltwater aquaria but hasnt devoted a major portion of his life to learning every nuance of the hobby.

I understand the sarcasm, but not the point of this

airinhere · 04/19/2007, 08:14 PM

NSREEFER advised getting the concientious marine aquarist by R Fenner. He misspelled it and I thought, the contentious marine aquarist was actually an interesting idea for a book. There are so many different methods of reefkeeping out there. Hope I spelled it right!

IslandCrow · 04/19/2007, 08:15 PM

Actually, I've been asked on more than one occasion if I use table salt for my aquarium.

davidryder · 04/19/2007, 08:18 PM

Ahhh!! I missed your spin on Conscientious!! Ok, now LOL

nsreefer · 04/19/2007, 08:19 PM

I just realised how badly i miss spelled contientious... BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

davidryder · 04/19/2007, 08:19 PM

It's one thing to ask what kind of salt we use and another to actually mix up water with table salt... in fact, two different worlds.

Mojo Jojo · 04/19/2007, 08:31 PM

Really funny dude

04/19/2007, 12:14 PM	#1
NewJerseyMan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ WHAT!!! Posts: 2	Hey yo, new 2 salt, salt question SO I GOT A TNK FROM A FRIEND TDAY I HAVE the tank abnd a light just back from store and have a coral (green/yellow) and a really AWESOME fish. FIsh is like drangonet the store told me. Newaysz my questions, how much salt do I use I put in like 2 cups of what i had in the kitchen, it seems pretty salty can i just put the fish in now? THANKSS

04/19/2007, 12:20 PM	#4
Reeses Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 606	I really hope this isn't a troll..... But, just in case it isn't..... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take those fish and corals right back right now to the store for refund or future credit, you can't put anything into that tank until it's completely set up and has time to sit for a bit. Then you need to research the kinds of fish you think you want to keep and determine if they are suitable for your setup. Please also fill out your current tank information with all of your equipment you just aquired, including light specs. Otherwise, we here aren't going to be much help. If you don't slow down and take those critters back, your going to kill them. __________________ There are two systems at work in every tank. There's the system you created and the system IT created. Current Tank Info: Just left :0(

04/19/2007, 12:22 PM	#5
Reeses Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 606	Oh yea, and *To Reef Central* Where the information highway and marine enthusiasts meet! __________________ There are two systems at work in every tank. There's the system you created and the system IT created. Current Tank Info: Just left :0(

04/19/2007, 12:58 PM	#6
Reeses Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 606	Well, that's not good. He just registered today and this was his only question. __________________ There are two systems at work in every tank. There's the system you created and the system IT created. Current Tank Info: Just left :0(

04/19/2007, 01:23 PM	#7
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	Wooo back up... you don't put salt from the kitchen in the tank, you need salt that your fish store sells for marine aquariums. Take the stuff back to the lfs, and get a book, i suggest The New Marine Aquarium, it teaches you everything about setting up a saltwater tank, and how to take care of it. __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

04/19/2007, 12:17 PM	#2
platax88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,961	this has to be a joke right???? please say yes

04/19/2007, 12:20 PM	#3
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Okay if you are serious, please take the fish and the coral back to the store. Next buy some books on modern saltwater fish tanks may i suggest the contientious marine aquariust by robert fenner ( i know i spelled that wrong). Do research for a at least a month or so here on reef central before you do or buy ANYTHING. This is not a hobby to dive into headfirst. You need to be prepared to invest a substantial ammount of time and money to be successful. Also ask tons of questions, you will be shocked at what you learn. Hope this helps, and by the way welcome to reefcentral. Mike

04/19/2007, 01:35 PM	#8
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	I can't believe you guys are entertaining this! Go back to guarding the bridge __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

04/19/2007, 01:39 PM	#9
connecticut cichlids Craft Beer Geek Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT/NYC Posts: 1,469	it's quite disturbing to see threads like this....

04/19/2007, 01:59 PM	#10
Reeses Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 606	I know, it's ludicrous, but then I stop and think, "what if this person really did this?" I bet over 1/2 of the people who want a freshwater fish walk into a store and walk out with all supplies in hand, including livestock. With the market slaughtered with bettas and goldfish, it's not out of the question for someone to actually think this about saltwater. __________________ There are two systems at work in every tank. There's the system you created and the system IT created. Current Tank Info: Just left :0(

04/19/2007, 02:05 PM	#11
sunfish11 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Weyauwega, WI Posts: 2,365	Sure, this could be a real person. You hope not, but it could. A guy I work with today asked me seriously if Morton's salt would work to keep a nemo. 43 year old guy... and engineer no less...

04/19/2007, 02:36 PM	#12
MTB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illannoy Posts: 1,365	Please say you are joking!!!!!!! You didn't even try to research on the web? I mean at ALL!!!!! __________________ Got Frags? Current Tank Info: 40 breeder. Kessil lights. Reef octopus skimmer. Vortec mp40 x2.

04/19/2007, 02:42 PM	#13
AS11423 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 250	Everyone responding in this thread, I am selling a big bridge that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. Dirt cheap prices. PM for details.

04/19/2007, 03:00 PM	#14
airinhere Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 1,256	Actually, I think a book titled the Contentious Marine Aquarist would be the title for a great book. It could be a collaborative work by authors who disagree about everything and could highlight the many ways to keep saltwater tanks. I think it would be hilarious reading and could be used to showcase the pros and cons of many elements of reefkeeping. And it could originate about someone like newjerseyman who is interested in saltwater aquaria but hasnt devoted a major portion of his life to learning every nuance of the hobby. __________________ Quit your job. Buy a ticket. Get a tan. Fall in love. Never return. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon roundfront and 75 gallon

04/19/2007, 03:18 PM	#15
pmvalenti Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bear de Posts: 262	he has to be joking

04/19/2007, 03:24 PM	#17
CT1258 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32	Definetly a troll, dont give him a thought.......................CT

04/19/2007, 07:16 PM	#18
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	I hope he uses kosher salt.

04/19/2007, 08:14 PM	#20
airinhere Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 1,256	NSREEFER advised getting the concientious marine aquarist by R Fenner. He misspelled it and I thought, the contentious marine aquarist was actually an interesting idea for a book. There are so many different methods of reefkeeping out there. Hope I spelled it right! __________________ Quit your job. Buy a ticket. Get a tan. Fall in love. Never return. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon roundfront and 75 gallon

04/19/2007, 08:15 PM	#21
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Actually, I've been asked on more than one occasion if I use table salt for my aquarium. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

04/19/2007, 08:18 PM	#22
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	Ahhh!! I missed your spin on Conscientious!! Ok, now LOL __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

04/19/2007, 08:19 PM	#23
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	I just realised how badly i miss spelled contientious... BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

04/19/2007, 08:31 PM	#25
Mojo Jojo Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,495	Really funny dude