Filling your Tank with Saltwater For the First Time - Budget Build

NOTE: The correct units for the right side scale of the refractometer is parts per thousands.

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! In this video we walk you through adding saltwater to your budget aquarium kit for the first time. Some of the topics we cover are, risks to avoid, where do you get saltwater from, RODI Water, water from a buddy, water from the local fish store, upgrading the heater in the kit, using declorinator on tap water, what is a Refractometer and how do you calibrate it?
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❤ Pro Tip
1. Water and Electricity Don't Mix - Make sure to use a proper drip loop when connecting electrical devices to your aquarium.

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[feistymandrill]

Oml thank lord for this guy he is a lifesaver I was worried that I couldn’t use the store’s saltwater 😅

[markmckinnell]

You should have mentioned cleaning the refractometer with RO in between uses Mark as it might not be obvious to a newby .

[strongstyleorganics]

Been using a refractometer for beer and to test brix levels in plants for years. Just now heard you have to calibrate it! Total noob move lol.

[takebacktheworld]

That is the best t shirt I’ve ever seen!!! Give to meeee

[apopense]

Hi, I have a freshwater tank thats been running for 1 year can I use that same water to make my saltwater tank? Or to I need to start fresh?

[pleez]

This video is much better than the last one 😜

[reeffreak]

I just brought the garden hose around filled the tank put salt in the tank tested till I hit the right salinity and added water conditioner

[azielmontiel]

How many TDS would you say still "safe" in tap water to avoid algae outbreaks?

[keithstie]

Do you have the expensive thank series? For people that listen to those who say start with the tank you want to end up with, so you don't spend twice as much money. 😉. Plus, the bigger tanks are more stable. 😁

[xpandt]

Hi I have a tropical tank, I have donated all the fish and plants to a friend who is starting out, can I just add sea salt now to the existing water, change the filter media and add live sand and rock?

[rja]

The Hanna salinity checker might good for a budget build, but is no replacement for a refractometer

[justingenao]

If I have a 40 gallon tank how many gallons will I need plz respond starting new to the saltwater hobby

[knighthaack]

Mark, can you maybe make a comment about different salinities for different types of tanks, i.e. fish only vs mixed reef vs SPS only tanks.  Thanks.

[Coral-reef.]

You never talked about filtration lol did i see a hob filter ?

[rulasmays]

You should make a video about bacterial bloom I did everything your videos say and watched them all but never expected the bacterial bloom to happen got really scared about it but I researched about it and everything is ok now!!😂🤣😭

[bartender]

I started a 20 gallon budget build "fish only" built using your videos as reference...my question: I used the premixed caribsea saltwater and water has been filtering in my tank for about 8 days, yesterday I got the turbo start 900 overnight from saltwateraquarium.com and poured the whole bottle on it as instructed...sooo, does this mean I am now ready for fish? super newby here...

[jordantate_]

Question, if I’m using Rodi water that I set up myself, do I still need to add a dechlorinator like seachem prime? Do I still need to add Beneficial bacteria after the tank has cycled during water changes? This is my first saltwater tank but I have a lot of experience with freshwater.

[andrewyannarelly]

I have well water at my house. Can i use that water with the water treatment or do i need RODI?

[destineetaylor]

Can I use rain water to do my water changes? I have a large rain water tank I could add salt weekly to do my water changes? My house water is very hard.

[moldybandshirt]

so you add the water- then add the salt? i have a 40 gallon and on the salt it says to add 1/2 cup of salt per gallon. that’s ok right?