I need to fill over 200 gallons of water to start my tank. Is there going to be a big problem using tap water with prime for the first fill up? I dont have my rodi system yet and want to atleast fill my 100 g sump up to start my cycle. btw im starting with bleached dead rock.
What problems with using prime and regular water to fill tank
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None, if;
you have a low TDS
Know what exactly is in your water (annual report that is about to come out for us on the southside)
You have a very low amount of copper in your tap water
Never do a waterchange after a recent heavy rain
Resign yourself to not keep predominantly an SPS tank as TDS affects coloration
It's a rule you can break, with a few caveats....
you have a low TDS
Know what exactly is in your water (annual report that is about to come out for us on the southside)
You have a very low amount of copper in your tap water
Never do a waterchange after a recent heavy rain
Resign yourself to not keep predominantly an SPS tank as TDS affects coloration
It's a rule you can break, with a few caveats....
I had great results for many years using tap water, and would still be using it today if not for the poor water quality here at the new house.
Most everyone on the South side gets there water from the City Of East Point. When I was closer to the water treatment plant, I ran a predictable TDS of 57 with very low copper (as stated on the annual report they are required to send out, but I forget the exact number). I did notice after a heavy rain that the TDS jumped a bit, so I always waited a few days afterward to do a water change.
If you need a report, just contact your local water authority and ask them when do they send out the reports, and they might even be able to provide you with a few specifics while you're on the phone, like phosphate or copper levels.
I'd suggest running phosphate media if you use tap water!
I'd still be using tap water if I lived at the old house, but here at the new place, the water quality is bad at best, so bad in fact that after a heavy rain, my son refuses to get in the murky yellow bath water. Hapeville has vowed to fix the problem, and with the recent 33% increase they gave us, they certain have the funds to do so.
Most everyone on the South side gets there water from the City Of East Point. When I was closer to the water treatment plant, I ran a predictable TDS of 57 with very low copper (as stated on the annual report they are required to send out, but I forget the exact number). I did notice after a heavy rain that the TDS jumped a bit, so I always waited a few days afterward to do a water change.
If you need a report, just contact your local water authority and ask them when do they send out the reports, and they might even be able to provide you with a few specifics while you're on the phone, like phosphate or copper levels.
I'd suggest running phosphate media if you use tap water!
I'd still be using tap water if I lived at the old house, but here at the new place, the water quality is bad at best, so bad in fact that after a heavy rain, my son refuses to get in the murky yellow bath water. Hapeville has vowed to fix the problem, and with the recent 33% increase they gave us, they certain have the funds to do so.
Generally, the Atlanta area has good water quality, so it can easily be done, just need to take a few precautions.
The worst thing I ever endured due to tap water was Dyno. That stuff made my whole tank look terrible, but after a 50% waterchange (with more tap water still) and lights out for a day or two, it cleared up.
I'd go back to tap in a heart beat if my water quality ever cleared up.
The worst thing I ever endured due to tap water was Dyno. That stuff made my whole tank look terrible, but after a 50% waterchange (with more tap water still) and lights out for a day or two, it cleared up.
I'd go back to tap in a heart beat if my water quality ever cleared up.
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Most water plants use phosphates at about 0.30 ppm to control corrosion in the pipes. Can you say algae fertilizer? Other than that, it should be OK. I would agree with not getting tap water after a heavy rain. Rain runoff can play havoc with the water quality coming into the plant and generally will increase the turbidity (clarity) of the water coming out. Also due to the fact we have to use a lot more chemicals to treat the water when it's muddy. Hauling water is a bugger, but I think it's worth it in the long run. There's always RO water at the LFS.
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