5 gallon water from stores like home depot ok to use

[Mr.Shrimps]

Are the water jugs that you trade in to stores ok to use for a reef tank. I am having trouble with my rodi unit and was thinking about adding some prime to the water and using it.

This kind
http://www.homedepot.com/p/ORE-Inte...MI77Kdru_c1QIVQ5NpCh1DDQYJEAQYASABEgJnC_D_BwE

 

[Slufa111]

Are the water jugs that you trade in to stores ok to use for a reef tank. I am having trouble with my rodi unit and was thinking about adding some prime to the water and using it.



This kind

http://www.homedepot.com/p/ORE-Inte...MI77Kdru_c1QIVQ5NpCh1DDQYJEAQYASABEgJnC_D_BwE

I use the basic buckets from HD and Lowes for my ATO res. I just making sure I wash them with hot water and more hot water. Works for me


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[JVan82]

Just get ro/di water from Wal-Mart

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[GimpyFin]

IMO, I'd just go buy some distilled water from the store if you're in a pinch. It's about $.80 a gallon. (No need to add water conditioner either.)

 

[Agostinone]

I use the water machine at Walmart--LPS tank and things are fine. Been doing it for a couple years since my RO/DI unit acted up. I run a 40 gal setup so I don't need a lot.

 

[ClownfishNut]

I used to use straight RO water, but after checking it with a TDS meter, was still getting high readings. I would only go back to store water if I was in a jam. Wal-mart is probably your best bet!

 

[Heuristic]

since my RO/DI unit acted up.

How does this happen?

 

[mcgyvr]

Are the water jugs that you trade in to stores ok to use for a reef tank.

Yes but the small neck opening makes it hard to get your hands/rocks,etc... in there and the round sides distorts whatever you plan to keep inside the jug.. I'd use an aquarium instead.. Water jugs make crappy reef tanks.. :frog:

 

[johnike]

Yes but the small neck opening makes it hard to get your hands/rocks,etc... in there and the round sides distorts whatever you plan to keep inside the jug.. I'd use an aquarium instead.. Water jugs make crappy reef tanks.. :frog:

:lmao:

 

[Sk8r]

Use a TDS meter to be sure the store is changing its filters, and I would use one at the cash register and immediately 'return' any bottle that fails the TDS. If their filter is shot, they should be told. And they should refund.

 

[johnike]

Use a TDS meter to be sure the store is changing its filters, and I would use one at the cash register and immediately 'return' any bottle that fails the TDS. If their filter is shot, they should be told. And they should refund.

Yep.
A local water place was just called out by the local reef club with high TDS in their water. Club member went in with a meter.