Top that water up

[Universal]

Hello Reefers,

I was wondering if i can use my natural spring water bottles for top up water.

The water contains (all in mg/L) -

Chlorides 50
Sodium 33
Bicarbonate 10
Magnesium 3.5
Calcium 1
Potassium 1

Thanks fellas

James

 

[Agu]

And what else does it contain they don't test for ? Remember the water evaporates but everything else stays in the tank.

If you don't have access to ro/di use distilled water.

 

[TekCat]

I agree with Agu, there could be a cocktail of minerals dissolved in spring water that you dont want it in your tank.

Think of it this way, spring water comes from the ground. So, it might contain whatever gets washed out from the soil, rocks, etc...

IMO, RO/DI or distilled water is the way to go.

 

[Universal]

Cheers fellas, I think I'll go with distilled water.