Answer this...Is rain water the way to go

[shrimp134]

I am with my friend right now and he is telling me rain water is the best water you can use for both FW/ and SW tanks? I am telling him RO/DI water is the best...any ideas or suggestions?:notsure:

 

[huggett]

I would never use rainwater....to much pollution.

 

[jokerswild]

I 2nd that!

 

[fender]

Ever heard the term acid rain? Rain water is FULL of nasties. Spores, chemicals, acids, phosphates, dirt, ash, you name it.
If you are not convinced (or your friend) collect a bucket and test the pH and get a TDS (total disolved solids) meter and I am sure you'll find rain water is far from ideal.

 

[gregvabch]

what goes up, must come down.

 

[shrimp134]

thank you guys for your comments....My friend just wouldnt believe me, I was about to hit him...Lol...I told him acid rain and all the pollutants and such but he doesnt know ne thing...LOL thanks again!

 

[daniel411]

Originally posted by fender
Ever heard the term acid rain? Rain water is FULL of nasties. Spores, chemicals, acids, phosphates, dirt, ash, you name it.
If you are not convinced (or your friend) collect a bucket and test the pH and get a TDS (total disolved solids) meter and I am sure you'll find rain water is far from ideal.
Send Strong Bad over to hit on him!

 

[shrimp134]

Lol:hilarious