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abjaza · 03-31-2004, 04:14 PM

Here is the section that speaks about tap water:

In the anemome study, only 39% of total respondents used tap water as make - up water but a whopping 83% of the anemomes kept alive for 24 or more months were in those tanks.

She gives a few different possiblities for explanations, two of which suggest tap water is better, the others are about the tendencies of hobbyists who use RO water. One being less feeding to keep nutrient inputs low and the other being use of a protein skimmer which reduces trace elements.

I'm a beginner and tend to believe what an expert writes however anyone can write anything and make it sound good if you aren't very experienced so that is why I am coming to you all for help. I also have heard that tap water is no good prior to this and that is why I am so hesitant. Thank you very much for your feedback.

03-31-2004, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
abjaza Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is the section that speaks about tap water: In the anemome study, only 39% of total respondents used tap water as make - up water but a whopping 83% of the anemomes kept alive for 24 or more months were in those tanks. She gives a few different possiblities for explanations, two of which suggest tap water is better, the others are about the tendencies of hobbyists who use RO water. One being less feeding to keep nutrient inputs low and the other being use of a protein skimmer which reduces trace elements. I'm a beginner and tend to believe what an expert writes however anyone can write anything and make it sound good if you aren't very experienced so that is why I am coming to you all for help. I also have heard that tap water is no good prior to this and that is why I am so hesitant. Thank you very much for your feedback.