RO/DI Ok for Betta ?

[Myka]

Personally, I would use dechlorinated tap water. RO/DI is quite harsh, and is ok in our saltwater tanks because we add a salt mix which essentially has a whole lots of minerals and elements in it which make it much more fish friendly. For freshwater, Kent makes a couple of great products called RO Right and pH Stable which work hand in hand to provide the minerals to make RO/DI freshwater fish friendly. Bettas do enjoy Blackwater Extract in their water, but you may not like the look of it.

[Captainhemo]

Originally Posted by Myka

Personally, I would use dechlorinated tap water. RO/DI is quite harsh, and is ok in our saltwater tanks because we add a salt mix which essentially has a whole lots of minerals and elements in it which make it much more fish friendly. For freshwater, Kent makes a couple of great products called RO Right and pH Stable which work hand in hand to provide the minerals to make RO/DI freshwater fish friendly. Bettas do enjoy Blackwater Extract in their water, but you may not like the look of it.

That is exactly what I was concerned about. Anyhow, too late now, he's in and so far seems happy enogh. .
As they do water changes, I'll suggest they start using either RO Right or Equalibrium

[Wingin It]

Just curious, but why not use tap water?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Wingin It

Just curious, but why not use tap water?

Ya, I don't get it, why not tap water? Most freshwater fish do best in most tap waters. I don't see why it needs to be so complicated. Products like RO Right and Equilibrium are usually used in finicky setups such as Discus.

[pelle31]

Discus can be kept in tap water as well. You only need RO for breeding. I bred them for 10+ years,they are not as finicky as everyone thinks. The Betta would do just as well in tap.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by pelle31

Discus can be kept in tap water as well. You only need RO for breeding. I bred them for 10+ years,they are not as finicky as everyone thinks. The Betta would do just as well in tap.

Ya, I have a friend that breeds them, and only the breeding adults are in RO.