water?

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by Lionking, Nov 20, 2004.

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  1. Lionking

    Lionking Astrea Snail

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    I have a couple of questions regarding water. First I live in a area with hard water, therefore we have a water softener. I heard that this is not necessarily good water to use for your tank, is this true? I am have a FOWLR tank. Also when my tank is established and I start adding water due to evaporation and water changes do I add saltwater again or top it off with freshwater?

    Thanks
     
    Lionking, Nov 20, 2004
    Lionking, Nov 20, 2004
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  2. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    As far as the topping off of your tank... Use freshwater the salts and minerals stay behind during the evaporation process.
    Everyone here that has a reef tank recommends Reverse Osmosis water. I do not have that that luxury, nor does everyone else. I use a carbon filter with resin beads and it removes most of the phosphates (algae bloom city) and a lot of the impurities. If oyu search the threads there is A LOT of discussion about this. If you have a small tank and were concerned about water quality you could buy the Walmart Distilled or Spring Water. It is RO water also.
    Jim
     
    Diver_1298, Nov 21, 2004
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