Where to get water for new Tank

[Wave5]

I'm setting up a new BC29 tank and would like to know if anyone uses tap water or RO/DI or maybe Distilled from Walmart. I am in Cranford (Union County) if that makes any difference... I don't know if I want to invest in a RO/DI unit just yet, so does anyone have any advice on where to buy water?

BTW - I will start out FOWLR but want to keep my options open to move into corals.

 

[Phyl]

Most LFS sell water, either fresh or salted. I'd go with one of those over tap...

 

[saltwater4life]

I have been going to Sam club and getting case's of 6, 1g jugs of water for 5 bucks.

 

[Edwardw771]

there is a Local fish store in Clark called Animal Crackers that used to have an RO unit. Thats where I used to get mine. when I lived in Clark. But now I only work there.

 

[Wave5]

Thanks, called Animal Crackers and they have RO (only) and will let me have it for free if I bring my own container. Is it OK to use plain RO water or should I find RO/DI for that extra purity?

saltwater4life, what type of water do you buy at Sam's?

Thanks,

Ron

 

[Sorcha]

You can get RO water at Walmart for $0.80/gallon.

You can get Nutriwater Sea Water at the Shark Aquarium on Rt. 22 in Hillside for $12.99/box. Abt. 4 1/2 gallons per box.

 

[saltwater4life]

If Animal crackers is close i would go there.
It's the same as bottle water but in 1g jugs. I finally sat down and figured out that if i get a RO/DI unit it'll pay for it's self pretty fast! and thats on my 20g :