Is Tap Water Safe For Your Aquarium? | BigAlsPets.com

Many beginners in the aquatic hobby assume that because tap water is safe for humans to consume, it's also safe for their fish! This is not really accurate. While tap water CAN be used in your aquarium, there are certain steps you should take if you want to ensure the health and happiness of your fish and other aquatic pets. Watch this video find out how to properly use tap water in your aquarium.

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[chadzxc_]

i used rainwater and Water from our Local Pond for my Mollies and they've been Thriving for 2 Years

[TxShells]

I just got my new Fluval Flex 15 gallon tank. It's only two weeks old, but because of you guys, I got a much better start on this new tank and I'm looking forward to adding more fish! Love this tank! Keep the info comin'!

[willparsons]

R/O is great stuff but it also messes with your pH. I was using R/O water for almost 6 months until one day I decided I was going to check the pH in the tank. along with the ammonias and GH. When I measured the pH, I soon discovered the pH was way to acidic. By adding backing soda to my water slowly and gradually over a few days (about a week+) I was able to stabilize my pH to 7.0 - 7.2! So if one decides to use R/O water, it is wise to check your pH level. Your fish will thank you for it! As for me, I quit using R/0 and went strictly city water. I no longer need baking soda or pH up as the city water source is stable at 7.0.

[davejuhasz]

I live in southern Ontario, i use straight up water out of the tap for my bettas . I have never over the yrs ever added any chemicals, my fish are happy .

[primetechnl]

here in the Netherlands our water is so good that we can use it right away

[brittbuchanan]

When I test my tap water, the only problem shown is the hardness and total alkalinity. When I use the conditioner, the water tests unsafe? Is it possible that I dont need the conditioner with my tap water? Would the RO filter be a better fit?
TIA for your help.

[OldBuford]

in North America, tap water is generally safe for human consumption...but i wouldnt

[asahilishia]

I used Tap Water... And all of my fishes are ok... They have been living for 3 years But for others I think they have to be

[alllivingthinyt]

Loved This Video! I was wondering if you could use well water for an aquarium. If so, what precaution would I have to take?

[batpoisonz]

I have well water. Well water does not have chlorine in it but it may have nitrates. If I ever desperately need to, is there any way I can use my hermit crab drinking water conditioner to condition the water and make it safe for the fish?

[vijayakumarpc]

Hey sir I have a doubt can we remove chlorine by taking tap water in a bucket and sit it for 24 hours is it safe for fish🐟🐟🐡🐠🐠🍃

[TeunH]

I use water as well for my aquarium! What a coincidence!

[sonubumbak]

Sir in my freshwater sump I have found a blackworms what is the problems I use boiballs use a tap water conditions

[tommyk]

I started my new tank last night...they're all dead😞

[eeeeemiliooooo]

Is it ok to fill my tank with the hose directly and add conditioner while it's filling up?

[NabedHossain]

if use RO then do i need to setup with bacteria and dechlorinator please i would like the help i am setting up a pond

[ashleyacosta]

omg I am so glad u posted this video bc for me a few seconds ago my fish were about to die they started to twitch like coming back to life and I was so scared but then my dad told me to put them in water I drink like bottled water and it seems to working but now I headed out to my local pet shop to get that water conditionar.

[TheJoseprds]

I started to get ammonia problems once I use tap water
3 of my fish died, even with the water conditioner

[Terry-hwws]

My water was almost safe like my tap water but there was a bit too much nitrite it said do plants take care of that?

[rbo]

I am debating buying an RO/DI due to the amount of "rejected water" I don't want to waste water....