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Old 12-14-2007, 04:22 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Yeah I tried using tap water to start and my tank was a compplete mess. My phosphate leves were high so I had horriable algae issues. Purchased a RO water purifier with a de-ionization cartrige and the tank improved very fast and never had a problem since.
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Old 12-14-2007, 04:27 PM   #12 (permalink)
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i tested everyone elses water and my water tds are twice what anyone elses is.i don't beleive it can be a mistake.phosphates are 0.all readings are fine.nitrate,nitrite phos,calcium is over 450 often.maybe all this chaetto and carbon is the reason the tanks ok.also i hav e a plenum in the main display.


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Old 12-14-2007, 07:20 PM   #13 (permalink)
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i just got back from my lfs and he said that the tds in my water may not be bad .its more important to know what kind of tds.i'm taking my water there for a complete test.my basic test kit tells me few important things.
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Good idea Ziggy. This usually sparks a test kit debate.. but maybe santa can bring you some Salifert test kits. They are supposed to be top notch. I used SeaChem which are good and cheaper alternatives myself. But regardless, good test kits are worth it.

I'd borrow a different TDS meter out of curiosity myself to check against yours. Maybe your LFS has one.


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