Topping Off Question RO or Distilled Difference?

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  1. Enjoihavok

    Enjoihavok Plankton

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    Like the title says, when Im doing my toping off of water, Is there a difference in me using RO water like I would normally use to mix with salt, VS. using distilled water? Id prefer to us RO water as I have large jugs of those opposed to having to buy the distilled little gallons.
     
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  2. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    You want to use your RO water to keep it as close to the same as possible. Don't add any salt if you are just doing a top off. The salt is still in you tank and only the water evaporates!
     
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  3. ALW

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    Agreed. Top off with the RO and listen to cannedmulder on the salt:beer:
     
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  4. Enjoihavok

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    Thanks guys yah I did it this morning thanks for the help.
     
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