Water

[My2heartboys]

OK, in school, chemistry was not my strong subject so I do have a few questions.

I know that tap water cannot be used-too many baddies in it, we have explored the option of getting an RO or an RO/DI system and those are expensive and produce only a few gallons a day.

Would distilled water work?

What about using a frequently replaced Brita type filter?

As I have read up on this some, I plan on trying to use one of the saltwater mixes that are out there because it will be cheaper per water change.

Anne

[Gryz]

Distilled water will work fine.

Not sure about Brita water, but it couldn't hurt and has to be better than tap water.

[TranZ]

I agree!! Distilled water is fine. About the Brita filter i don't know either. Try to go to ur LFS maybe they sell RO/DI water....or look around ur neighborhood someone might be selling filtered water.....i have one about a mile away from my house and its 50 cents a gallon.

[Sugar Magnolia]

I'd steer clear of the Brita, I don't think it'll remove enough of the impurities. I used bottled distilled for the first year with my nano, it'll be just fine. Walmart's purple cap distilled is 59 cents a gallon. You might want to check with your LFS to see if they sell RO/DI water. Some do and it's relativley inexpensive. In the long run though an RO/DI unit installed in your house would save you the most on your weekly water expense.