Using water from a water change to aid in filling a new tank?

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My water is expensive here, rather than dump the water from a water change down the drain can I use it to fill my new tank in addition to making new water?
 

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Yeppers! I actually take water from a water change and a sponge from my sump to fill my qt/hospital tank when I need it up and running.
 

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Great news appreciate all the responses!
This is absolutely a great way to save. The only addition I have, is do not do it if there is any chance you have parasites like ich and velvet in you DT. You will bring them across.
 

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