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06/14/2006, 07:32 PM
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Top off water
I was told that it was fine to use "Brita" filtered tap water for top off. Is this true? I do not have an RO filter and do not want to keep running op to the store. Let me know.
Thanks, jdwhit |
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06/14/2006, 07:35 PM
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Well IMO anykind of filter is better than no filter. You may have algae problems though depending on your tap water. I would invest in an ro/di unit will save you the running to the store and it will deff pay for it self in time.
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#3
06/14/2006, 07:56 PM
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I puchased a Whirlpool RO system from Home Depot and it's been working great. The pro to this system is that it only produces 5 gpd. I mounted it behind our refrigerator and it supplies the drinking water and then I T'd it directly to a float valve in my refugium, so I'm not too worried that I'll flood the refugium. It gives me peace-of-mind that the water level is always on and the water quality is excellent. It's been running now for 6 months (time to change the filters and membrane) very successfully. I still do monthly 10% water changes with LFS (thanks Marvin) premix.
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06/14/2006, 08:08 PM
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i recomend you dont listen to who ever told you that britta thing lol
sure you CAN but its no where near the quality.. oyu will definitly have probloms.. imo might as well use straight tap water if all your gonna filter it throu is a britta |
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#5
06/14/2006, 08:13 PM
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The britta will likely be adding things too the water in addition to taking some things out. I'd be worried about chlorine making it through. I'd use straight tap water that is either left to sit for a couple of days to get the chlorine out or is treated with something like Seachem Prime to dechlorinate it. Like Goda says, you could be introducing phosphates and other undesirables to the tank using plain old tap water. It really depends on the quality of the water in your location.
Jack
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06/14/2006, 08:18 PM
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Brita water, Is water that has been run through a 100 mircon filter and a little bit of carbon. Carbon actually Releases P04 (Phosphates) back into the water. To keep your animals alive and healthy You will need at least a Bare-Bones R/O unit. Do yourself a favor and save up to get a R/O unit ASAP!
Thanks Aaron |
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#7
06/14/2006, 08:24 PM
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FYI, i found my basic 5 stage RO/DI system for less than 100$ shipped on ebay. Its billed as a 100g a day system but it is more like a 50g a day system, but that's ok, i dont need a bunch of water all at once and the price was nice. It has a DOW labled RO filter so i know it is a quality unit, it is just from China....
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#8
06/14/2006, 08:26 PM
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not to mention how quickly you would exhust your brita. Not sure how big your tank is. But I am guessing after a few water changes, it would be worthless...
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