Rainwater

[JeremyFlint]

Anyone have any tips on using treated rainwater in an aquarium? The water in my area is very hard, and I can't really keep buying RO water for a few reasons. I saw this option mentioned a few times, and would like some more info. Thanks.

 

[OhioOilMan]

I personally wouldn't use rainwater because of the pollution and smog in the air concentrates in the rain.

 

[Virtuoso2K12]

i agree with the oscar wearing the helmet, harmful chemicals as well.

 

[SchizotypalVamp]

yup

 

[Mgamer20o0]

what fish are you keeping? you may not even need ro. i have high ph and hard water and my fish are fine.

 

[JeremyFlint]

Mostly South Americans of some variety, i.e. Angels, Clown Loaches, Glass Cats, Firemouths, etc. They're doing fine with the less than optimal water, but I just think it would be ideal if they had more refined water to better suit their original environment.

 

[BoredAgain]

Rain water is disgusting, in my opinion....I wouldn't use it.

 

[jennfier]

I've seen people use it in outdoor tubs with plants & fish with no ill effects.

 

[oscarluvr]

our water here is like liquid rock, my fish are fine ph is 7.2, also very alkaline

 

[IceH2O]

LOL so if rainwater is so awful for the fish what are all those with outdoor ponds doing when it rains?

I wish we got enough rain to do a water change with.