Stupid Question? Prolly.

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by NittyGritty, Mar 24, 2011.

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  1. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    Is is fine to rinse your GFO and carbon in tap water?

    See, told ya.

    Nitty
     
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  2. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    Anyone?
     
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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    umm i think people will tell you its not IDEAL but i do, I live in Montana and my tap water isnt bad.
     
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  4. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    i rinse mine in my tap water........... not stupid question!
     
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  5. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    Yeah I didnt think so. Seems like a pretty short contact time overall but, you never know!
     
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  6. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah, its okay..I rinse my carbon in tap..But just get as much water as you can out.
     
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