Water

[gregorys]

Frist i want to thank everyone that responded to my questions. next question ,i'am get ready to fill my tank next week i'am on city water can i use that water to mix with my salt .What type of precaution do i need to take so i WON'T HAVE A HEADAKE

Thanks joe

[SShindell]

You need to purchase an RO/DI unit to remove phosphates and chlorine from your water. You might check your local fish store to see if they sell RO/DO water, but in the end it is a lot less expensive to make it yourself. Check out our sponsors like the Filter Guys and they can set you up.


Steve

[theplatypus]

You really want to avoid putting yout tap water in there. Get an ro/di unit and a large trash can. Filling your tank with tap water that hasn't been run through an ro/di unit can lead to a myriad of problems.

[Loverotties]

Totally agree!Your asking for problem if you fill with city water!

[RobinsonFam1]

tap is full of chlorines to start. plus a bunch more crap. def go with Ro/Di water. a cheap unit ($100) will be better than a tank of dead rock and sand and whatever else in there.

[Lifestudent]

Originally Posted by gregorys

...What type of precaution do i need to take so i WON'T HAVE A HEADAKE

Thanks joe

To avoid "so i WON'T HAVE A HEADAKE", definitely take the advise of the previous answers and use RO/DI. It's the best proactive precaution you can take!