new with salt water aquariums

[peregrinus]

i just use the water that comes out of the tap. for make up water and salt mix. but some areas have really bad water so its not always a good idea. if you get a read on a test thats not good you would have to find the problem and fix it. in fresh water you could add cems but you should not do that in salt water reefs.

ALSO read lots and do lots of research. .

if the salinaty is low you could add more salt water if its hi add more fresh water. if the ammoina is high something has died and you need to find it and get it out.

[systemfan15]

I appreciate you guys helping me. I really don't know that much about reef aquariums, I've only had freshwater because I've never had enough money until I got a descent job. Now, I'm not exactly on a extremely cheap budget anymore so I can finally pursue what i've wanted for a long time. I just wish I could've started this a long time ago...

[dakar]

You've come to the right place. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we'll happily walk down the salty trail with you You're off to a good start by doing some research up front.