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Unread 03/06/2011, 07:21 AM   #1
joem1cha3l
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Well water for a quick qt tank for clowns?

Hey guys, i have a well that has unbelievable water. Yes i know its not water quality but I was looking to setup a quick QT Tank. Will this water work for just the fish?


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Unread 03/06/2011, 07:23 AM   #2
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Why rush the qt?
What size tank for qt?


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Unread 03/06/2011, 07:47 AM   #3
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As long as it doesn't have heavy metals, Nitrite, or Ammonia you are probably OK. If you are worried about it you could always get RODI from the grocery store machine


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Unread 03/06/2011, 08:57 AM   #4
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Check for phosphate. Fertilizer leaches through the ground and adds phosphate to well water.


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