Distilled water

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by bluetang08, Dec 14, 2009.

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  1. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Is Distilled water safe for top offs?
     
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  3. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I've heard it isn't, but that's what I've been using for a long time with no ill effects.
     
  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It's fine for top-off.
     
  5. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I thought it was fine I just dont want to waste it Im gettin one of those three gallon jugs Im gonna convert onto a drip top off system not automatic but I should only have to fill it twice a week instead of nadding water twice a day like now
     
  6. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    Must be nice, my tank goes through 1 - 1.5 gallons a day of top off water. That will skyrocket up if I can get this trade worked out for my next tank.

    ~Will.
     
  7. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What's the next tank gonna be, Will?
     
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    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    Trying to work a trade for a 600 gallon 8' x 4' footprint monster of a tank.

    ~Will.
     
  10. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I think the only problem is that old distilling machines were made of copper, but today I'm sure most would be stainless or titanium.