red algae
 

i know everyone asks this question and i am no different, i have tried almost everything excited RO/ID water.

i have tested my tap water for what i can water test came back with nothing, do most reefers out there use RO water in there setups?

In a word, yes.

Municipal water can vary from location to location (even between 2 streets in the same town) and from time to time.

Keeping a reef setup is complex enough; you don't need the water gods rolling the dice on you each time you open the tap.

Get an RO/DI system. It pays for itself. Period.

thanks
 

thanks Diverdave
do you recommend a unit?

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plus he is a sponsor....

remember if you buy O water be carefull. You are playing russian roulette with that hoping they keep updated with filter changes. Also test for PH.

Ken - BWA

Yeah id suggest using it, it will just make things easier and you will have more sucess. If you decide against it you will want to invest in a good skimmer.