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Offline Msuiceman

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RO water to purchase?
« on: December 13, 2020, 10:17:26 PM »
Trying to soften the water in a pleco tank in hopes of having a successful spawn. Anybody know of a place that sells RO water for aquariums? Hate to do it, but will give about one more month until I start chasing softness and unfortunately pH.

Offline Marty

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Re: RO water to purchase?
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2020, 10:16:39 PM »
I have an RO unit, how much did you need?

Offline danotaylor

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Re: RO water to purchase?
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2020, 03:43:40 AM »
What about adding some pure peat to your filter and let it happen naturally? You could also try almond leaves or some black water extract...

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Re: RO water to purchase?
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2020, 04:33:30 PM »
I have catappa leaves, trying it. In a few weeks if nothing then I'm going to try adding 2-3 gallons of RO per weekly water change. Don't want to do too much because I don't want the pH to swing too wildly.

Offline fishies1

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Re: RO water to purchase?
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2020, 02:42:39 PM »
I bring my own 5 gallon bottle to fill at Kroger for my crystal red shrimp.  39 cent per gallon.