Buying prepped H20

So one of the "Big Pet Stores" sells a 5 gallon jug of rdy to go saltwater for $12...anyone ever get this? It didn't have a company brand name except Petco...OOOPS! I know I will eventually get a RO unit but currently just buy gallon after gallon of distilled and make my own.

 

I have always mixed my own.

 

If you plan on buying it be sure to test it before using it in your tank. Many times you don't get what it says on the label.

 

the water might be catalina saltwater. When i was looking into getting it, i saw that petco sells it, so it might be that

 

thx folks...ya if i tried it, i would def test

 

I know it might be more convenient to get the prepared water, but think about the cost difference. I don't know what kind of salt mix and what not you use but for me, salt is about $15 for a 50gal supply. I get RO water from one of those walmart fill-up stations for $.30 a gallon and mix my own stuff. It all works out to about $.60 per gallon of saltwater. But hey, that's just me. If you want to go for the prepared stuff have it but just be sure to test it before you use it.

 

whoa!!! I've been buying the distilled gallons from walmart for .82 I need to find one of those RO fill-up places you speak of..hmmm...it's def RO and not spring water rt?

 

Yep. It's a Culligan RO station. It even has a UV sterilizer bulb on it too. I was stoked when I found it. You have to buy the bottle first for like $1.50 and then after that as long as you bring your bottle back, refills are only $.30. Definitely beats buying distilled.

 

Researching a location as I type...thx for the tip!!!

 

Sweeeeet! Yep the local Wally world has a dispensary...they said it is city water thats been run through the ro system so that's it!!! Can't believe I've been buying the more expensive distilled