DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I use to use tap water which was generally very soft but since I've moved the tap water is very hard and I doubt is suitable to use but I do have a rain water tank. So is this a good or bad idea..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 What if I filter the rain water through activated carbon and then leave in coral bone to raise the pH by only aiding in KH which is good for reefs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebelle Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Rainwater is fine, I use nothing else in my 5 tanks ( no town water where I live), but you will have to use a water conditioner. No need to filter unless your roof is very dirty or you live near an industrial area with factories. Otherwise use half rainwater, half town water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You have marine aquariums yes ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I guess by adding half town water I will be supplementing my reef with minerals and nutrients at the same time. As I recently found that some people NEVER WC their reef aquariums and only top off from evaporation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Water changing has a lot of benefits. even just small ones depends on rainwater quality, which depends on the roof and tank but its usually ok if you are worried disolve a little bit of KH generator or pH up in it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Water changing has a lot of benefits.even just small ones depends on rainwater quality, which depends on the roof and tank but its usually ok if you are worried disolve a little bit of KH generator or pH up in it first That's what I do with my rainwater top ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Just to be clear we are all talking Marine Aquarium Top Off..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Just to be clear we are all talking Marine Aquarium Top Off..? Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm only stressing out because the Internet has strong advice not to use rainwater on marine aquariums I realise most risks involved and even though I'm not really the gambling type I honestly feel this is a good idea if executed correctly. The longer I own a reef the simpler it seems to be over freshwater systems well atleasted overstocked FW lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanesFish Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thank you so much guys for the helpful advice I'll let you know how Things go over the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
