Newb problem

[smiley4284]

Iam trying to start a fish and live rock tank. And by the advice of the pet store I added tap water to the tank with live sand and sea salt. Also running a Rena canister filter with heater. Is there anything I can do to fix the problem of tap water? Thanks

 

[yote]

Since you've already got it in there and the salt mixed in.Just top off and do your water changes with either distilled or RO/DI water.
Oh,and welcome to the site.

 

[dustin_P74]

+1 yote, also make sure you keep the canister well cleaned. clean it once a week or you will see a pretty bog nitrate problem. and welcome to the site

 

[Bifferwine]

Hi and welcome!

Lot's of people start their tanks with tap water. It's not a fatal mistake, but it's best if you do water changes and top off evaporated water with RODI in the future.

Don't sweat it.

 

[smiley4284]

Aww, phew I will definatly take the advice. Thanks