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	Conditioning RO water
Sonic2041 Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 142 Votes: 19 Registered: 19-Dec-2004	I have an RO/DI filter that i use for a saltwater tank. i also use the water for my freshwater tanks. I am worried that it is to pure for my fish. i recently started dosing it with freshwater aquarium salt at 1 tablespoon for 5 gallons like it is directed. I also use a plant fertilizer. My tank reads a KH of 4 degrees and GH of 0-1 Degree and i have a pH of 6.8(i have a yeast CO2 system). Is this good for the fish. I have Calcium carbonate and calcium clouride available to me. How should i condition my water. Thanks.
Posted 04-Feb-2006 07:06
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi Actually, the best way to "condition" your RO water is to mix it with some of your tap water. Reconstituting the water will just lead to problems as you add some things, and leave out others. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 04-Feb-2006 08:23
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	I use Distilled water for my killifish, and i add the reclaim chemistry Kent R/O Right. It's a crystal additive that replaces all essential elements back into the water for your fish. You can vary the dosage for specific pH's and hardnesses. Seachem also makes a nice reclaim chemistry. My killis and threadfin rainbows are still alive
Posted 04-Feb-2006 10:28
Sonic2041 Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 142 Votes: 19 Registered: 19-Dec-2004	thanks i think i will try that kent marine stuff, i was actually looking for something like that.
Posted 04-Feb-2006 19:36


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