P psu1f New member Joined Feb 26, 2007 Messages 4 Apr 1, 2007 #1 Can you just use distilled water instead RO water for water changes in a reef tank?
Krish RF STAFF Joined Oct 22, 2004 Messages 25,288 Location Nassau, Bahamas Apr 1, 2007 #2 I've always used ro/di water. Not sure how many use either distilled or just ro, but I know the majority go with ro/di Welcome to RF again
I've always used ro/di water. Not sure how many use either distilled or just ro, but I know the majority go with ro/di Welcome to RF again
C CCR Well-known member Joined Aug 22, 2006 Messages 96 Location Oregon Apr 1, 2007 #3 Yes you can. Beats tap. Strive for a ro/di
S sihaya Well-known member Joined Dec 20, 2005 Messages 318 Location Ohio Apr 1, 2007 #4 I've used distilled water... I think it's good to use, but it does get expensive.
J jad123 Member Joined Mar 13, 2007 Messages 7 Apr 2, 2007 #5 Anything is better than tap water. I have friend who was using distilled and gave up on it after a few months because of the cost. Buying and RO/DI will cost some up front but saves you money long term and gives you pure water.
Anything is better than tap water. I have friend who was using distilled and gave up on it after a few months because of the cost. Buying and RO/DI will cost some up front but saves you money long term and gives you pure water.
M Meche Kole Trickle Joined Aug 3, 2006 Messages 1,566 Location CT Apr 2, 2007 #6 Distilled is purer than RO/DI, but expensive to make (and thus buy). RO/DI is pure enough, and much less expensive if you buy the filters.
Distilled is purer than RO/DI, but expensive to make (and thus buy). RO/DI is pure enough, and much less expensive if you buy the filters.
