When I change the water in my Aquarium, would it be better to buy Distilled Water in Gallon Jugs rather than use Tap Water from my kitchen facuet? I only have a Ten Gallon aquarium, so I do not have to do this very often.
2007-02-04 06:27:11 · 11 answers · asked by Ex Head 6 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you want to use bottled water, that's great, but it should be spring water, not distilled water. Distilled water has had all of the beneficial minerals removed from the water. Spring water has not. Tap water is fine if you do a proper cycle of the water before adding it to your tank. Letting it sit in an uncapped container for at least 24 hours is fine if you are sure that all your city adds to your drinking water is chlorine. That will evaporate. But, most cities also use chloramine, which does not evaporate. You will need to use a de-chlorinator for that. All aquariums should have on the average of 25% of the water changed once a week at least, depending on the fish load, which for a 10 gallon aquarium, should be a rather small amount. Good luck and have fun!
2007-02-04 09:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your tap water with declorinating drops. Don't use distilled water as it is way too pure to provide a proper environment for your fish. It can lead to rapid changes in pH, hardness too low, ... a whole host of problems. Just change about 25% of the tank every week and you whould be all set.
2007-02-04 06:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a 10 gallon tank. use water form the store. tap water has chlorine that will kill the fish or poisen them
2007-02-04 07:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can either use distilled water or u can u tap water, but with tap water use aquaclear to take away the harmful metas
2007-02-04 06:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use tap water and its fine. Remember to condition it to kill chlorine before putting the water in
2007-02-04 07:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by knoxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iv heard its best to use spring water.....but i use tap water w/ the little drops most of the time tho!!
2007-02-04 07:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Seth B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other tap water answers. But be sure to add the de-chlorinater.
2007-02-04 06:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by USAFret 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Distilled water can disrupt the cellular properties of fish and reptiles. Don't use it.
2007-02-04 06:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by talarlo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use the water from the tub(faucet) but you got to make sure the water is the correct temperature for your fish. i think it is easier for you to use the faucet and it is cheaper and takes up less room in your home.
best of luck
Dustin :)
2007-02-04 09:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by dsp4534 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eiether way is ok my fish have used tap water for years and the are ok
2007-02-04 06:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by Blake B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋