Jonathan Tan Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Has anyone succeeded in using boiled/overnight tap water? Low nitrates, algae etc. Or is it really a necessity to use mineral water or rodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member asg Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 use a TDS meter to test your tap water, see the TDS level, also test for NO3 and PO4 of your tap water. The reason that makes me bought a DI filter is not because of the TDS level in the tap water but is the NO3 in it... as for the difference effect of using tap or DI water, it actually depends on your tank, it setup and LS. If I use prime, carbon in the tap water and has a huge ATS in my tank, I wont bother using DI water.... Quote 子非鱼,焉知鱼之乐... (you are not the fish so you...) Then: my 4FT low tech selling off tank... (2006) Now: (2014) @Sept 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bro will the no3 and po4 drop over time for tap water? Steven from Ac told me to Lesce the water for a day before using.. I am trying it out.. Will see the effect.. So far been using nsw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drato11 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've been using tap water (with anti-chlorine) for my tank. No problem so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 Cool.. Glad to hear it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Do note there is a diff in mineral vs distilled. Once yr tank is matured, they should be able to take on some level of nitrate, etc. However, if you want to play safe, then choose Distilled water over mineral. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Damianiac Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've been using tap water (with anti-chlorine) for my tank. No problem so far. Hw big is ur tank n keeping wat livestock? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drato11 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hw big is ur tank n keeping wat livestock? Thanks. 3ft x 1.5ft width x 1ft height. Mainly SPS, with some LPS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Damianiac Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 3ft x 1.5ft width x 1ft height. Mainly SPS, with some LPS. Thanks. This reply helps alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ytpmzy Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 I use tap water and then use phosguard to remove any phosphate and silicate ... Phosphate reads 0ppm ... dk about silicate haha Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member superbee Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 I think RO/DI water is a must to ensure pure water goes into your tank, in this way, you have control over your water quality. Quote Up coming project: 5' x 2.5' x 2.5' Mix Reef Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 900801 Posted January 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 For me i still use tap water. If fowlr i think it's more forgiving but have tried with low grades LPS and LPS even thing seems good still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bro, you mean distilled water? Coz mineral water has minerals in it. Never heard of anyone using mineral water bro.. I might be wrong tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 27, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think it depend on the tds of your tape water as well, if it is less than 100 you can still skip the filtration but if it is more than 100 than its better to run thru the RO/DI Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member S_S Posted January 27, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2015 I buy DI water from irwana at $1.50 per bag. Bout 10liters of water for bag... enough for my 1month fresh water toppup.=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny130y Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Use Reverse a osmosis (RO) is good enough. Adding deionized DI would great if you don't mind spending more is changing the DI resins periodically. RO membrane if taken care with back flow wash can last a long time. I have not changed my RO membrane for last 3-4 years. Only change the prefilter which is cheap if you buy Malaysia. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 I buy DI water from irwana at $1.50 per bag. Bout 10liters of water for bag... enough for my 1month fresh water toppup.=) Cool, I didn't know that. Will probably need to get 1 bag weekly though, my evaporation quite high. Its a good thing, I live near the farmway i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys, will probably test out anti-chlorine, otherwise I'll just get DI water from Iwarna. As of now, still not sure if investing in a DI filter is necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lee Khim Ann Posted January 27, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2015 RO/DI is a better alternative compared to tap water as it is low in nitrates/phospates. i heard boiled tap water would work too. i currently add ammonia detox by kent marine to dechlorinate my tap water before adding to tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lee Khim Ann Posted January 27, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2015 Bro will the no3 and po4 drop over time for tap water? Steven from Ac told me to Lesce the water for a day before using.. I am trying it out.. Will see the effect.. So far been using nsw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk it will drop overtime but if you keep adding it will increase back. you should dechlorinate ur water before adding to tank first. will reduce your algae growth by a lot. my first tank i used tap water every time and the algae was horrible. it made me get a new tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member artxakis Posted January 30, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 30, 2015 im using carbon n di resin from madpetz in a reactor. so far so good altho not as good as a 5 stage rodi filter Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Yxh Posted January 30, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys, will probably test out anti-chlorine, otherwise I'll just get DI water from Iwarna. As of now, still not sure if investing in a DI filter is necessary Actually a DI unit not really expensive. The money u spend to replenish your fish will be much higher than the cost of a DI unit. Worth to invest in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sachin Dev Posted February 9, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2015 I do understand that our tap water contains metals and high levels of nitrates. Whilst it is still possible for fish to endure..it is actually not the best thing since nitrates do bring fish sickness sometimes resulting in death too.would ro/di be the best solution then? Quote -Main Display Tank : 5ftx2.5ftx2.5ft [ 12mm throughout with euro bracing ]-Light : Maxspect Glaive [ 2 sets of 2.5 ft ]-Pump : Eheim 1262 and Eheim 1264-Skimmer : Deltec SC2060 / Bubble Magus Curve 7-Wavemaker: Jebao WP40 & WP60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kingking Posted February 9, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 9, 2015 yes, I would think the RO/DI water would be the best... But some of us has certain budget constraint and we will make do with whatever best minimal we could have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I do understand that our tap water contains metals and high levels of nitrates. Whilst it is still possible for fish to endure..it is actually not the best thing since nitrates do bring fish sickness sometimes resulting in death too.would ro/di be the best solution then? Have you tested your tap water for nitrates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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