Noob question

[highwaybill]

I just bought a 14 gallon Biocube. I currently have a water softener system in place and I am not sure if the water would be fit for a saltwater tank. Should I use gallon water from the grocery store or would my home water with the softener work? Any advice would be appreciated.

Signed, No0b

 

[kacrocorals581]

I'd for sure buy distilled water from the store investing in a ro di filter is a great thing to have

 

[highwaybill]

Thanks, So I should get distilled water and not spring or any other?

 

[kacrocorals581]

yeah look for distilled it well be more pure than spring water you won't as clean of water as possible

 

[Aqua fire/medic]

Distilled would be best, beside making your own rodi water. LFS might sell rodi water as well.

 

[saltyphish]

Invest in a ro/di filter. The ability to make your own water esp. in an emergency is priceless. Make sure you invest in a tds meter too. I have bought lfs ro/di water that I checked and it was showing 027. You always want your water to read 000.

 

[LetItReef]

+1 on Distilled water, the one that is sealed about .88/gallon. I get 0 readings on TDS meter.

 

[highwaybill]

thanks for the tips, i appreciate it!! wish me luck!!

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Good luck!

 

[highwaybill]

another N0ob question....What does Rodi mean??

 

[glb]

another N0ob question....What does Rodi mean??

Reverse osmosis/distilled water.

 

[highwaybill]

thanks glb, I am starting my tank tomorrow. thank you guys for being so helpful!!!!

 

[FrankAbagnale]

Reverse osmosis/distilled water.

Reverse Osmosis/Deionized Water!

 

[glb]

Oh dear. I've had it wrong the whole time. So sorry.

 

[highwaybill]

My 2 year old daughter is SO excited as well!!! Thanks again for all of the tips!!