Anyone using water softened tapwater in their reef?

[Seriak]

Well there is the following link that says no:

http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com....html#softener

But from what I have read about people's experiences, they have found no problems with using water softeners, but most use them before a RO filter anyways. It will actually be a benefit to your RO membranes and you will have no problems with your top off. Not sure about your tap water for the initial setup.

[Beverly]

Hi Seriak,

I was intending to use water softened water for setting up the 25g and for water changes, then use store-bought RO for top up (Canadian Tire sells 5g for about $2.00).

The link you provided states definitely to NOT use water softened water for SW. Okay. So that's the answer. Not what I was hoping for, but that's the answer nontheless. Thanks

So the question we have to answer now is whether or not to buy an RO unit or give up the 25g.