distilled water

EvilE · 09/03/2007, 03:34 PM

Can water that's been distilled by steam distillation be used for water change?? Thanks

samsfishnchips · 09/03/2007, 04:01 PM

EvilE,

as far as I'm aware, all distilled water is made with a "steam" process

the only thing it has pop on that I remember is that in some locations, they use cooper pipes, which could play an issue if high enough concentration,

that would be my only concern, hope others can comment with more accurate info,

anyway good luck,

sam

steve_karen · 09/03/2007, 04:11 PM

I have used distilled water from the very first time I filled my tank until now. It has been over 1 1/2 years and I have had no problems. The only pain is having to carry the gallon jugs of distilled water after you buy them.

hermitage · 09/03/2007, 05:12 PM

I started my 210 using distilled. Never had any problems. I just don't see why not get an RO or RODI Unit though. My RODI unit paid for itself easily.

Musho3210 · 09/03/2007, 05:32 PM

make sure its glass distiled not copper

Fish Filet · 09/03/2007, 05:35 PM

Distilled water is actually more pure than Reverse Osmosis water. Only thing its lacking is the high oxygen content of RO. Smaller water changes/top offs should be no problem. But you want to aerate the crap out of your Distilled Water if you plan on doing a significant water change.

EvilE · 09/03/2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Musho3210
make sure its glass distiled not copper

It's a bottled gallon from the store--for my nano tank water change. I have a 5.5 gallon nano that I do a gallon water change every 2 weeks. I usually buy RO water for it, but my wife accidentally bought steam distilled water today, hence my question/concern....

EvilE · 09/03/2007, 05:41 PM

Could I add Amquel or stresscoat to the water to get rid of any metals just in case??

Fish Filet · 09/03/2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EvilE
Could I add Amquel or stresscoat to the water to get rid of any metals just in case??

Yep.

AMIFL · 09/04/2007, 09:06 AM

Distilled water is great. I started using it 8 months ago. Never switch back.

thor32766 · 09/04/2007, 10:30 AM

i havent heard anything bad coming from distilled water.

09/03/2007, 03:34 PM	#1
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	distilled water Can water that's been distilled by steam distillation be used for water change?? Thanks __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

09/03/2007, 04:01 PM	#2
samsfishnchips Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,328	EvilE, as far as I'm aware, all distilled water is made with a "steam" process the only thing it has pop on that I remember is that in some locations, they use cooper pipes, which could play an issue if high enough concentration, that would be my only concern, hope others can comment with more accurate info, anyway good luck, sam __________________ Every moment is a chance for happiness. Current Tank Info: 90G 99% SPS

09/03/2007, 05:32 PM	#5
Musho3210 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Evanston IL (near chicago) Posts: 1,899	make sure its glass distiled not copper __________________ Ryan

09/03/2007, 05:41 PM	#8
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	Could I add Amquel or stresscoat to the water to get rid of any metals just in case?? __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

09/04/2007, 10:30 AM	#11
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	i havent heard anything bad coming from distilled water. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

09/03/2007, 04:11 PM	#3
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	I have used distilled water from the very first time I filled my tank until now. It has been over 1 1/2 years and I have had no problems. The only pain is having to carry the gallon jugs of distilled water after you buy them.

09/03/2007, 05:12 PM	#4
hermitage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CT Posts: 307	I started my 210 using distilled. Never had any problems. I just don't see why not get an RO or RODI Unit though. My RODI unit paid for itself easily.

09/03/2007, 05:35 PM	#6
Fish Filet Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 282	Distilled water is actually more pure than Reverse Osmosis water. Only thing its lacking is the high oxygen content of RO. Smaller water changes/top offs should be no problem. But you want to aerate the crap out of your Distilled Water if you plan on doing a significant water change.

09/04/2007, 09:06 AM	#10
AMIFL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 359	Distilled water is great. I started using it 8 months ago. Never switch back.