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I am finishing up a 4000 gallon Bonnethead Pond that will be fully run with ocean water. I agree with the above on pollution etc... But I do nor agree with having to go way of shore to find good water. With a good reef, follwed by mangroves and turtle grass you have a great natural filtration in less then 10' of water. very similar to what everyone here is trying to achieve.
When collecting water timing is very important. I have learned that mid incoming Tide on medium to full moon cycles provides the best water with a mass amounts of plankons and such.
In closing If one was to collect seawater I would only get it in an area that has a living reef and that pretty much excludes most areas of the country. But if you are lucky enough to have access to good seawater in my opinion you cant loose.
regards....
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