Filter Media Question

[MKD]

Hi,

I own an RO water filter for home drinking and ice and replace the filter tubes very 6 months. I am thinking reuse those media inside the tubes for my fish tank filter media . Does anyone have any ideal that will help and/or any benefits for my fish tank?

Thank you,
MKD

 

[aclockworkorange]

What exactly are you trying to do? Use RO water for a more acidic ph?

 

[MKD]

i have discus and they are very picky/sensitive. so i am trying way to low water hardness and ph if it's posibble because i have to replace those filter anyway for house drinking and ice. hopefully it helps something instead recycle in trash can.

 

[Sambyronbay]

Interesting concept is it reversosmosis filtration?

 

[MKD]

yes it is RO system for household drinking water that i bought from costco. I curious if i can get any benefit from used of it instead throw them in trash (recycle) can.

 

[aclockworkorange]

You can use RO water in your tank for fish that prefer acidic/soft water... You want to mix it with some tap water though.

 

[MKD]

You can use RO water in your tank for fish that prefer acidic/soft water... You want to mix it with some tap water though.

I know that but not my question

 

[jus1time]

be careful with that. If you have to replace them for drinking water they may leach harmful concentrations of trapped minerals and bacteria into the water. I would hate to hear that your fish died for some unknown reasons. Especially Discus! Like you said they are sensitive fish!

 

[MKD]

good point jus1time, i did not think of that.

 

[MKD]

what if i rinse it with tank water before put them in canister filter? do you think it'll help water anything???