Tap Water Vancouver, BC

biocube604 · #1 03-30-2007, 05:26 AM

Has anyone successfully used tap water for a reef tank? What are the consequences if used. I'm not sure if I really need to buy a RO.

andresont · #2 03-30-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by biocube604

Has anyone successfully used tap water for a reef tank? What are the consequences if used. I'm not sure if I really need to buy a RO.

If your target is hair algae go right ahead.

andsoitgoes · #3 03-30-2007, 06:05 AM

There are a few here that do, I know of one in particular - I wouldn't risk it, for the paltry 100 bucks for even cleaner water to ensure there's NO risk, I think it's worth the expenditure. However, to each their own - s'up to you in the end!

daddy01 · #4 03-30-2007, 04:02 PM

Hi,
I used tap water for about 3 months here in Surrey for my tanks FOWL and then switched to reef type tank had my water checked and the TDS was 70PPm so bought a filter and only got it down to 25..so used my wifes under the sink filter and it was .03PPm..so now that is what I used.
While I was changing water over I lost a few fish and corals.
Jim

Buddyboy · #5 03-30-2007, 04:28 PM

How big is your tank biocube604? If it's just a nano, you could pick up a Tap Water Purifier for cheap. I'm using one on my 38G reef. Not as good as a big RO/DI, but it does the trick! (for now)

chujai · #6 04-04-2007, 05:16 AM

i have a reef... 16 gal, LPS and some pulsating xenia ... i use only tap water, with conditioner, and everything growing very well...

but im in ottawa... i dont think the quality is that much different, if not better in vancouver