reefer*kid
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OK here is the dilemma.........I am a thirteen year old boy and finding money for the tank can be difficult at times(buy hey! thats what grandparents are for
) Well anyways... I have been getting some minor hair algea outbreaks and I belive it is because of the fact that I use regular tap water for water changes and top offs. I can't exactly afford an RO/DI system right now so I was wondering if I should just buy distilled water at the supermarket to eliminate all of the unwanted phosphates and such. WHat should I be looking for or not looking for in the water I purchase? IS there system trace elements in some waters that would be harmful to my tank? Would I still need to use chlorine remover or is that already taken care of? Thanx.
) Well anyways... I have been getting some minor hair algea outbreaks and I belive it is because of the fact that I use regular tap water for water changes and top offs. I can't exactly afford an RO/DI system right now so I was wondering if I should just buy distilled water at the supermarket to eliminate all of the unwanted phosphates and such. WHat should I be looking for or not looking for in the water I purchase? IS there system trace elements in some waters that would be harmful to my tank? Would I still need to use chlorine remover or is that already taken care of? Thanx.