according to joyce wilkerson.... whats your opinion?

[TOURKID]

according to the book, 'clownfishes' by joyce wilkerson

83% of people that kept anemones alive longer than 24 months used tap water

only 14% of r/o users kept them alive

quote 'respondents using tap water for make up water were 6 times more likely to maintain anemones for more than 24 months than those using RO water
1.tap water contains trace elements needed by anemones (exception chlorine and chloramines in municipal water can be toxic if used before treatment or aging)
2. anemones fare better in nutrient rich water than in nutrient poor water
unquote
theres more, but this summs up my question.... whats your opinion? r/o or tap?

 

[Amphiprion]

I highly doubt that that is the "missing ingredient." IMO, it is finding one that is healthy to begin with, feeding it well, and giving it an appropriate amount of light that is the deciding factor in the end. BTW, I have had a female H. crispa for over 10 years with...RO/DI--I have never used tap on my tanks.

 

[TOURKID]

i just switched to r/o water. i was uninformed about r/o water till now. another reson why these forums are so great

i couldent tell if it made a difference for the better or not. to many other changeing variables (just added a skimmer just removed a clown etc)

 

[finding nemo]

I don't own an RO system and have always used tap water, close to the temp of the tank water, just pour it in.
who knows, as amph said, its all a matter of many things coming into play, food, lights water quality and so much more.
I know many people that get anemones are no where near ready to have one in there tanks.
They don't know how to keep their tank healthy much less an anemone in it.
Time is the most important thing. Read read and read some more, then jump in with both feet ready to get wet.
But give your tank and yourself time to mature.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Re: according to joyce wilkerson.... whats your opinion?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7078370#post7078370 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TOURKID
according to the book, 'clownfishes' by joyce wilkerson

83% of people that kept anemones alive longer than 24 months used tap water

only 14% of r/o users kept them alive

quote 'respondents using tap water for make up water were 6 times more likely to maintain anemones for more than 24 months than those using RO water
1.tap water contains trace elements needed by anemones (exception chlorine and chloramines in municipal water can be toxic if used before treatment or aging)
2. anemones fare better in nutrient rich water than in nutrient poor water
unquote
theres more, but this summs up my question.... whats your opinion? r/o or tap?

I took part in the original survey by Joyce.
IME using RO water has a positive impact on anemone health.
There are no "missing trace elements" that are detrimental to anemone health in RO water.
The worse case scenario for anemone health is tapwater and no protein skimming. Lighting and feeding also plays a large role in anemone health.
Since tapwater can vary from locale to locale (and even from day to day within the same locale!) the conclusion reached regarding tapwater is highly suspect.

 

[ezhoops]

Yeah, I had to think twice when I read that in the book. I think that the survey reflects results that are valid today. But I do know of some people who use Tap water primarily with excellent results. SO I guess whatever works best for you.

 

[ricordiaking]

I used RO/DI water everytime and a friend of mine only uses tap water, he has never had any problems with clowns or anems, they do extremely well in his tank. I guess it is what ever works for you.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I should have mentioned that my large host anemones (Macrodactyla doreensis and Stichodactyla haddoni) not only survived, but (also) spawned in my system.
I would go as far as to say that tapwater can be detrimental to anemones and marine life in general.
Remember- "nutrient rich environment" is a relative term.

 

[Amphiprion]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7079327#post7079327 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
I should have mentioned that my large host anemones (Macrodactyla doreensis and Stichodactyla haddoni) not only survived, but (also) spawned in my system.
I would go as far as to say that tapwater can be detrimental to anemones and marine life in general.
Remember- "nutrient rich environment" is a relative term.

I completely agree.