im on well water, what precautions do I take
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You must have a full test report of the well. Wells are notorious for excessive metals, sulphur, and other toxic compounds that are considered safe for human consumption but, can buildup in an aquarium (expecially if evaporated water is replaced instead of doing large water changes). Wells are also prone to having zero oxygen levels. I used well water when I lived in WA state. I had to use a large whole-house 5-stage filtration system. Then, direct all the treated water to a storage tank where it received heavy aeration (while it temperature adjusted) before being used in my tanks.
oh my god dude, is it really going to be that bad? i just know right now that the ph is 7 and that the nitrate is 0, and i know ammonia and nitrite is 0, or id be ded. Also, i know that the water by my house has a really superb filter, that takes out all of the dangerous compounds, and I am sure that this aquafer is actually used for bottled water too. does that help?
I would definately use activated carbon in your tank and rinse it weekly, replace once per month.
this will help alot.
this will help alot.
get treatment for it. you dont have to get it tested or anything. unless you have a fish that is really "fragile" as you could say. i use API STRESS COAT. i would suggest that