Will FW algae hurt??

I get my RO water from a friend, we split the cost of filters in exchange for the water. When I went to fill my jugs a peice of algae came out of the siphon hose into my jug. If I use this water for topoff, can the "freshwater algae" survive in my tank?? It is in one big chunk, so I can make sure the algae itself doesn't make it in the tank, but should I dump this water to be on the safe side?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

 

I'm certain anything from the algae will die off, but i'd hang tight until some of the pros chime in.
Evan.

 

Lots of people on, so *bump*!!

Any ideas/comments???

 

You mean he had algae growing in his RO water containers??

 

Don't know if this will help, but I used a old freshwater hob filter, I'm sure it had some algae growth even after rinsing it and cleaning it really good. I haven't seen any ill effects in my tank....

 

no and you wouldnt want anyway

yup, and find a different water source. if the water is growing algae, theres a problem. also clean out the siphon hose it might need it, never know if the algae came from the hose.

 

The water had been sitting in a trash can with no circulation, and the siphon hose was in the bottom. Think it might have just built up in the hose over time? It was definitely in the hose, it came out right away. We have since added a powerhead to keep some circulation in there. I will dump the water, no since in taking chances.

 

i dont let my water sit, as soon as its mixed it goes in. if i ever do a water change, cant remember the last time.

 

That would scare me a bit because there is no light down there in the basement. Better safe then sorry like RG said.

You don't have any emergency water ready?

 

So why would it be growing algae?? Not trying to sound like a smarta#$, I just am ignorant when it comes to this I guess! Act like I'm a 2nd grader then explain it!!;D