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Old 05-01-2008, 03:49 PM
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Default HELP Fresh Water vs R/O water

Hello,

Just set up 1 90 Gallon. I used water from the tap and used prime on it. Then I added my live rocks. Now I am being told that ro water is the best.

So I went and bought some. I am using R/O water to top off the tank with evaporation.

Is this okay? or should the full tank have been filled with R/O water.

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Old 05-01-2008, 03:50 PM
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Ideally, yes...but you'll be fine. Using RO water from now on is a good idea.
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Old 05-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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I personally have never had an issue with tap water in any of my tanks (I always let my water sit for 12-24 hours before adding it though) R/O water is a good way to go though! Just make sure the place you're getting it from is taking care of the machines and such!
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Old 05-01-2008, 07:13 PM
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Look up your local water company's water analysis online. They should make this information readily available to the public
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