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steve123
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Fish Tanks
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December 31, 2013, 06:08:31 pm »
Have been asked by a friend for 250L of RO water to fill his new fish tank.
I am happy to supply but am wondering if I need to disconnect my DI first and produce "special" water or will it be ok as it is?
Just a bit worried the DI resin may leave some kind of trace in the water which will kill his fish.
Anyone any experience of this?
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MATT BATEMAN (OWC)
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Re: Fish Tanks
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December 31, 2013, 06:11:17 pm »
I use R.O. water for top ups on my marine tank daily. Using D.I. in the process.
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Ian101
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December 31, 2013, 06:18:42 pm »
just watch the ph levels plus i would not use di water just ro water
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steve123
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December 31, 2013, 06:37:38 pm »
OK Thanks guys, I think I will cut out the DI for the first fill and if he wants more in future for top ups I will give him the standard stuff.
Thanks and Happy New Year
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December 31, 2013, 06:58:35 pm »
RO only. Ph will be fine.
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David D
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Re: Fish Tanks
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January 01, 2014, 09:31:50 pm »
I add a re-mineralised to my water because the fish and plants cannot survive in pure water. I use marin tropical for my tropical tank but there is something similar for marine tanks
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Jonny 87
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Re: Fish Tanks
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January 01, 2014, 09:33:56 pm »
If your only doing a partial water change then pure is great.
You should never change more than 1/4 of your water at a time.
If it's a new tank then you have to add the minerals needed for the fish. Aka the good bacteria for the waters Eco system.
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January 01, 2014, 09:56:19 pm »
i thought the most important part was removing the chlorine.
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