Using Topfin Freshwater for ATO ok?

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So I found this at petsmart and is closer than LFS an hour away to get water. I’ve been using to supply my ATO for about a month and I notice a bacterial bloom and possible infection in fish. Is this ok to be using in place of RODI water.

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I would be concerned that's its basically just dechlorinated tap water?

Why not just buy distilled water from the grocery store, it costs much less and no concerns about purity.

I agree. I'm pretty sure 1 gallon jugs are $1-$2 each.

Or for probably the same price as the Top Fin stuff you can buy a refillable 5 gallon water cooler jug from the grocery store or Home Depot.
 

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I'd second all this. With the small amount you are using I would just buy distilled from the grocery store for cost and peace of mind.
 
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I appreciate you guys. The fish store is an hour away I could just get it there I just had to get it in a pinch and have been using this. I will discontinue use.
 

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