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[rockster2599]

Originally Posted by ErinGoBragh

Well, the water company basically lied to me, there are phosphates added to the tap water. It is required by the state of California, The govrernator must have stock in aquarium water filtration systems. That would definetly explain why the algae started in the first place, and maybe the other tank is fine because with all the time I have devoted to this one, the other one hasn't had a water change in a while.

Its a conspiracy! When I used to work at the LFS the owner complained about the deteriorating condition of mains water to the water authority and was told "our water is for people not fish". They will tell you what a great job they do but when you begin to see the crap you have to filter out, you do wonder what effect it has on humans.
Rockster

[mwanttie]

I'm not sure if I am supposed to post this here but what the heck. This is the same type unit I bought. I am happy with it so far. Keep in mind that you will have to continously buy the filters which can be purchased almost anywhere. Luckily, we have not had to replace any yet but I will probably by a case when I do. I also purchased the recommended TDS Meter and PSI Meter. They are about $25 each but worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=4364286582

There are many other units that I'm sure would be just as good.

[ErinGoBragh]

Originally Posted by mwanttie

I'm not sure if I am supposed to post this here but what the heck. This is the same type unit I bought. I am happy with it so far. Keep in mind that you will have to continously buy the filters which can be purchased almost anywhere. Luckily, we have not had to replace any yet but I will probably by a case when I do. I also purchased the recommended TDS Meter and PSI Meter. They are about $25 each but worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=4364286582

There are many other units that I'm sure would be just as good.

Thanks mwanttie!