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Hey guys,

So I'll be setting up a new tank in the next coming weeks and so far I have only used tap water. I've been reading up on substrates and apparently tap water can strip shrimp soils such as Benibachi of their buffering capacity? :confused:

Just wanted to know how many of you guys use tap water compared to RO water ? And how long your shrimp soil has lasted with either ?

I know there are a lot of threads relating to this subject, however most only skip past this particular topic.

Any info would be appreciated :encouragement:

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Benibachi buffers PH @ 6.4. If your tap water's @ 7.4, the soil's buffering capacity will eventually get exhausted very quickly. Time is dependable upon volume, WC frequency etc...but can be from 1 month ++++. If your tap water's @ 6.4, the buffering wouldnt be required, and your soil can last for years, BUT other chemical/toxin and it's inconsistency within our tap water can and will effect the shrimps. Some hobbyist use tap war with great success, but its just an added risk....I wouldnt use tap water where I'm at, as PH is 7.4+, and GH/KH is high, due to the lime base within our water catch men area...

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Thankyou for the reply BlueBolts (:

Yes, my tap water (never measured it exactly but it is in the blue :/ )

Is this the same with all Shrimp substrate or specifically Benibachi ? I've only seen people state it when talking about the Benibachi soil so far..

Where does one purchase RO water from ?

Cheers :)

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Some aquarium shop sells RO water and charge per liter. It's cheaper if you buy a RO/DI unit and hook it up to your tap. I think one of our sponsor sells the RO/DI unit.

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FSA(Filter Systems Australia) sell some very good systems very cheap, they have a unit great for fish for only $90, although they aren't a forum sponsor they have sponsored a competition so they do support the forum :encouragement:

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