Is it even possible that tap water is ok?

[arandacole]

Everything I read says that it isn't. But when we test our tap water the levels are perfect. We are only testing the Nitrates, Nitrites and Phosphates. My dh is adding stuff to remove the chlorine or whatever...
We have high levels of Nitrates and Phospates in our tank, but the tap water we are doing the changes with isn't testing bad.
We've used the stick tests and also Red Sea Reef lab testing kit.
TIA!
Aranda

 

[opus18]

If you have copper pipes anywhere between your tap and the water supply... bad juju...

 

[arandacole]

I never really thought of that.
That wouldn't have anything to do with my levels being high in the tank though would it?
Try to solve one problem and find more... LOL!
Thank you for your information, I wouldn't have ever thought about that.
Love,
Aranda

 

[seasalt101]

hey aranda i miss the sierra's my grandparents lived in auburn and i used to live up in apple hill above placerville used to get the best water out of that mountain if the house or apartment is about 20 yrs or newer the water to the spicket (where the hose hooks up outside should be pvc my grandparents lived on merry knoll rd out off of palm they ever going to build that dam?

 

[zanoshanox]

You should contact your local beurough (whack me for sp.) and ask them the statistics of the water quality.

 

[jaybird101]

Originally Posted by opus18
If you have copper pipes anywhere between your tap and the water supply... bad juju...

What would copper in the water do to fish? What kinds of reaction would they have?

 

[alyssia]

Any copper, even trace amounts, will kill all inverts, LR and LS.

 

[jaybird101]

Originally Posted by alyssia
Any copper, even trace amounts, will kill all inverts, LR and LS.
Is that the only thing it harms? What about fish?

 

[zanoshanox]

It wont harm fish, but you couldnt keep anything else, no clean up crew, no corals, nothing. And it stays in the water.

 

[alyssia]

I have heard that some fish can be pretty sensitive to copper.

 

[arandacole]

Hi SeaSalt -
I doubt they are ever going to build that dam, but they are still debating it. I don't follow it much anymore though. I do love it up here. We are kayakers (inflatable only though) and love being near the rivers. I've heard of Apple Hill, but I've never been there. I don't know how old these apts are..
Thanks for your reply.
Love,
Aranda

 

[arandacole]

Originally Posted by zanoshanox
You should contact your local beurough (whack me for sp.) and ask them the statistics of the water quality.

I'll have to do that.
Thank you!
Aranda

 

[seasalt101]

apple hill is about an hour from you go like your going to the river and just stay on 49 till you get to the stoplight in placerville turn left about 10-15 minutes up yhe highway you will see apple hill signs it is really pretty but touristy on the weekends best time is sept-oct i miss the river we used to camp under the tall forresthill bridge when we were kids eons ago you mind me asking how old you are (not for any reason except you might know some of my cousins)

 

[arandacole]

since I've only lived here a couple of years. That is unless they have school age kids, then I might.
I'm 34 this month.
Love,
A

 

[fanker]

i have copper piping and i use tap, but we also have a in line filter, but all my levels are low

 

[seasalt101]

happy birthday now i just turned 42 last month you should take the drive over that way it is a very pretty drive you and your significant other could make it an all day date

 

[torno]

I've used tap water for over three years, and have been able to keep any and all inverts just fine. Guess my water doesn't have copper in it. :notsure:

 

[madandgloa]

My whole house is plumbed with copper, I have kept all kinds of inverts, and corals (soft). I have not had any problems and my tank thrived, I have never used RO water. Alot of the water conditioners remove metals as well as chemicals the city puts in.

 

[fishcake]

having copper pipes in the home is fine.
I have had inverts for years and i use tap.
But.. it is good to let your water run for at least 5 minutes before collecting it, just in case there is a little in there from the water standing in pipes.