Can I Use This RO Water?

[Christian H]

So at a local corner store in my town is some purified RO water

I know this isn't DI water but can it still work in my reef tank as top off water? Y'all are way better determining this stuff than I am, so go ahead!

Thank You,
Christian H.

 

[donnievaz]

If it's your only option it's probably not that bad but you really should use RODI if at all possible.

 

[Christian H]

Thanks, was considering RO/DI but I didn't need a machine for it because I was going to use it for top offs only, thank you!

 

[donnievaz]

Thanks, was considering RO/DI but I didn't need a machine for it because I was going to use it for top offs only, thank you!

What do you do for water changes?

 

[Christian H]

What do you do for water changes?

I just get water from my LFS because I'm lazy [emoji13]

 

[Christian H]

It's a pretty small tank so I just get a little water each week.

 

[donnievaz]

I just get water from my LFS because I'm lazy [emoji13]

Good luck. An RODI unit is one of the best investments you can make in this hobby.

 

[Christian H]

Good luck. An RODI unit is one of the best investments you can make in this hobby.

I totally agree, when I get a 200g in a few years one will definitely come in handy!

 

[Cory]

Id buy distilled at almost the same price than bottled ro imo. Distilled is like deioned

 

[Christian H]

Id buy distilled at almost the same price than bottled ro imo. Distilled is like deioned

But would this have the same benefits of RO?

 

[Cory]

But would this have the same benefits of RO?

Ro only will have tds. Distilled should have 0 tds. You dont want tds. Distilled is better

 

[Christian H]

Ro only will have tds. Distilled should have 0 tds. You dont want tds. Distilled is better

Ok, sounds good, thank you!

 

[nano24Clownfish]

Walmart out here has a dispenser with RO water. I've gotten my water from there for years and never had an issue. I mix salt myself though, obviously.