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You have to make minor adjustments (gate valve) after water changes and if any debris gets on the strainer. Auto top off is important. Without it the level would be erratic. If I were building another tank I would use it again, but make the emergency even bigger for more ease of mind.
PS: Only...
PS: If you hit the link in my opening post and scroll down, you can see the video. I told the owner how stupid he was risking someones life for a PR stunt.
So on a Facebook page, a business Bluewater Reef Aquatics had a skim-mate challenge. Drink two ounces of skim-mate and win a frag. They did a video. I thought it was a prank, but they said it wasn't. Guy is ok so far, but the business and guy had no clue how deadly this stunt could turn out...
Unless you have been in contact of a major toxin be it chemical, virus or bacteria. I wouldn't worry about contaminating your tank. I'd worry more about the tank contaminating you. Most normal human flora isn't going to upset your tank. It's salinity alone will kill many and most offenders. I...