lake water in a reef tank

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  1. OverStocked

    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Im moving on october 15 to my new house but its on lake simcoe and right on the water and its lake water that comes from the tap. Would my ro/di system make the water reef safe.
     
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    Yes it will. I would even add another pre-filter to help with the efficiency.
     
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    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Also the new place has a built in water softer is that a problem ?
     
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    bama Humpback Whale

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    That I dont know. Im sure someone on here will though.. I would think so because its lowering the CaCO3 found in the water..
     
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    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Nope. A water softener is a great idea for anyone who has a RO/DI unit. Hard water does not help the membrane at all, in fact, it hurts it's performance.
     
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    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I just feel kind weird about using lake water.
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    did you ever see cabin fever?;D
     
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    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    No i have not seen it. Whats it about ?

    I know it comes from the lake but the water has bin treated and has chemicals and stuff added to it.
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    naw go watch it ;D
    you will be ok but go watch it lol.
     
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    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    ^^ careful.... I smell something fishy about this.. -_^
     
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