RO water for Discus - Yes or No?

[Arkangel77]

That is exactly what I was thinking. BTW - do you know how to test for cloramine in Tap water? I guess there is a test at the LFS. I know all tap has clorine. Or at least thats the impresion I am under. I know it makes a diffirence when it comes to how much remover you use. Thanks, Arkangel77

 

[jpappy789]

I generally use prime, which treats both.

 

[Arkangel77]

I havent ever seen a PH swing In my tank. Its seems to be stable but I dont want to put myself at risk for no reason.

 

[pinkertd]

I'm not sure there is a test for chloramines? I don't recall anyone ever mentioning it. But because the water company could add them at anytime, I don't put my tank at risk and also use a dechlor that handles both chlorine and cloramine...NovAqua+. Lots of people use prime...but none of my fish like it:huh:.

 

[Arkangel77]

The One I have mostly used and am Most familar with is NovAqua+ , well that and stresscoat. Thanks again. Arkangel77

 

[Star_Rider]

Just FYI, RO/DI is usually needed in marine since you will be adding to the water to buffer.
if you want to buffer breeding water for Discus etc you should use RO and add the proper mineral(salts) back to the water just as in Marine tanks.
(it is the most reliable technique if you want to modify chemistry of the water) as in the case of some sensitive wild strains(Altum, heckels etc)
for domestically raised Discus, angels etc .. you should be fine with tap (unless the fish are having issues with hardness of the water - some species may suffer osmotic regulation if the water is too far out of whack.)

 

[Arkangel77]

I was thinking about something. Would using RO right and Discus Esentials work twoards stabalizing the water and make it less prome to PH fluctuations? My PH seems stable and I have used both thoes products consistantly. I have also added a little "Salt" but never got real technical with monitoring or anything. Just kinda a gut check and mostly probbaly less than would be recomended. Thanks, Arkangel77

 

[jpappy789]

Your tap probably has enough KH to keep pH stable. But you should check anyways.

I tend to stay away from products that "fix" water chemistry. Messing with it too much can become a big headache. Plus, it saves me money.

 

[Arkangel77]

Ya you gota pay for clor. remover or Trace addidtives so I guess its 6 one 1/2 dozzen the other. Best to go with whats more stable.

 

[Dkarc]

Your conductivity of the water is far more important than the pH of the water. Osmoregulation issues are to blame for 90% of all problems hobbyists have with all fish. Water conditioners jack the conductivity way up depending on the product and it is best to stay as far away from them as possible whenever possible. So long as your conductivity isnt way out of wack and you keep the water warm they will be fine.

-Ryan