SRC Member xnsdvd Posted July 28, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted July 28, 2008 Lets consider that the real reason why we don't use tap water is because of the inorganic compounds in it like chloramine, chlorine and fluoride. Now, consider the compounds present in aircon run-off: Bacteria. It would stand to reason then, that we could use aircon water to top up our tanks instead of buying distilled water no? Since the bacteria wouldn't survive in saltwater anyway. Thoughts? Suggestions? Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted July 29, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2008 thought of that also, since it is just condensation, but just wondering since most of the cooling elements of air cons are copper, will the be copper leaching in the air con water? anybody got copper test kit? maybe can do some testing Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted July 29, 2008 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2008 My thoughts exactly on the condensation, it's practically distilled water with little bacteria bits in it. Could someone perhaps... collect some aircon water and then test it for copper? I'm very new to the marine hobby so i don't have any copper test kits at home. And does copper poison marine life? Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted July 29, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2008 copper kills invertebrates but is use as medication for fishes Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tineng Posted July 30, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2008 too much copper kills fish also.....i don't know about the state of your aircon.....but when i measured mine using TDS there is 5ppm of 'stuff'.....as to what these elements are i don't know.....but i definately won't be risking killing off my LS for a few bucks save..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted August 3, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted August 3, 2008 i just measured mine, 73ppm on my tds meter Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted August 3, 2008 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 3, 2008 Ack!! But could it be the TDS is reading the bacteria? Or does it only read inorganics? Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenYeo Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Just my opinion, I do not think you want to use the condensation water from aircon if you can remember what aircon service man suck out from the drainage pipes when it get choke. Quote Kenneth Yeo My Mixed Reef 2008 My Mixed Reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonard2k Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 hmm i do use aircon water directly to go into my sump. first compartment then i got a filter wool just for it. i doing it for 3 month up till now my fish and coral still ok . i keep many different tank fish, clown, chromo. then i got mush room, anemony,goneo,brain,burble. any one do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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