Questions about discus...

If I fill the tank woth RO water, doesnt the RO filter remove these trace elements as well? Should I even bother with the RO then? I have gotten some conflicting information about several thisng in the past.

Thanks for all of the help and advise so far!
 
You don't want to use pure RO, and it will just dilute what is in the other water.

What is your tap's natural pH?
 
I have very hard well water, last time I checked the PH was 7.5 I think. Have gotten a new well since then and need to re-check the PH. Never used RO before with the small tanks I have had in the past, straight out of the tap, let it cycle for a week and add fish. never really had any trouble before. I'll pick up a test kit thjis weekend and re test it..
 
oh and btw i would let it cycle untill the cycle is finished.
A 125 would take longer to cycle unless you use seachems stabalize which when treated for a week get the bacteria colony going.
 
The best way to cycle is fishless with bottled ammonia. Cycling this way can take less than two weeks and it is truly cycled and ready for fish.
 
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