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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Msuiceman on December 13, 2020, 10:17:26 PM

Title: RO water to purchase?
Post by: Msuiceman 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.

Title: Re: RO water to purchase?
Post by: Marty on December 17, 2020, 10:16:39 PM

I have an RO unit, how much did you need?

Title: Re: RO water to purchase?
Post by: danotaylor 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...

Title: Re: RO water to purchase?
Post by: Msuiceman 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.

Title: Re: RO water to purchase?
Post by: fishies1 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.