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Main Question: Has anyone been able to relate any water quality issues with using store-bought distilled water, that later were resolved by using your own RODI system?
I’ve been purchasing distilled water for my 30 gal nano reef tank just because I didn’t want the hassle of buying add’l equipment and time with making my own water since I don’t have a large system. I test the bottles every so often and they have all been usually between 0 and 1 TDS.
However, I can’t seem to keep emerald crabs or any type of shrimp alive for more than a week or so. Corals all seem ok except I always think they could have more polyp extension, except for an Acan that is alive but has refused to open up fully after the first couple of weeks I got it.
I know there are multiple variables, reasons for these symptoms but just wondering if my store bought distilled water @ 0-1 TDS could be part of the problem. I realize not every contaminant of concern shows up as detectable TDS.
My reef tank is about 1.5 yrs old. I started having the issues with emerald crabs and shrimp about 2-3 months in. All Hermit crabs and snails seem ok however.
Wondering if it’s time to bite the bullet with an RODI sys.
TIA
I’ve been purchasing distilled water for my 30 gal nano reef tank just because I didn’t want the hassle of buying add’l equipment and time with making my own water since I don’t have a large system. I test the bottles every so often and they have all been usually between 0 and 1 TDS.
However, I can’t seem to keep emerald crabs or any type of shrimp alive for more than a week or so. Corals all seem ok except I always think they could have more polyp extension, except for an Acan that is alive but has refused to open up fully after the first couple of weeks I got it.
I know there are multiple variables, reasons for these symptoms but just wondering if my store bought distilled water @ 0-1 TDS could be part of the problem. I realize not every contaminant of concern shows up as detectable TDS.
My reef tank is about 1.5 yrs old. I started having the issues with emerald crabs and shrimp about 2-3 months in. All Hermit crabs and snails seem ok however.
Wondering if it’s time to bite the bullet with an RODI sys.
TIA