Brita filtered water: Ph 7, softens water, remove bad stuff - Aquarium Advice

Blucat · 03-20-2005, 04:14 AM

Can I use filtered water (ion exchange filter) in partial water changes for my aquarium?

Blucat · 03-20-2005, 04:28 AM

My filter is a Brita activated Carbon and Ion exchange filter.

It removes
Removes
99.99% Cysts - Cryptosporidium and Giardia
99% Chlorine
99% Lead
99.9% Sediment
99.7% Asbestos
99% Lindane (a pesticide)
92% Atrazine (a herbicide)
99.8% Trichlorethylene (a solvent)
99.7% Turbidity
97% Hydrogen Sulfide (odour)

It also removes copper, calcium, and magnesium but it doesn't take out dissolved minerals which are good for human health.

The tap water in my area ia very alkaline [acronym:28715206e4="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:28715206e4] 8 at least. However, once t he water is filtered, it turns out the perfect 7! That is what appeals to me so, is it safe to use?

glasstapper · 03-20-2005, 10:39 AM

I've been pondering a way to use a three filter exchange system without replumbing under the sink and i believe i will put a 30gal rubbermaid on wheels with a clear plastic hose to the unit , use a five [acronym:737986776d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:737986776d] pail for runnoff and a power head in the 30 [acronym:737986776d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:737986776d] to pump into the tank. people i know love the idea

Mazdaman · 03-20-2005, 04:24 PM

i dont get the brita part. Is it a brita on the tap filter or what? That alone changes the [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176] of the water? Does it stay the same once in the aquarium? How about if you left it for 24 hours then re-tested, same [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176]? I'm wondering 'cause that sounds like an ideal way to lower [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176] in ones water.... Please read your post again

Blucat · 03-20-2005, 05:41 PM

It is a square plastic container, with two holes. One at the top where you pour the filter in. Once you pour the tap water in, it goes through the filter and sits in the container. Then you press the dispenser down (2nd hole) and the water comes out.

However, we will be getting the Brita on tap system in the future, so that it can be used with a python, and is suited to the python because it removes chlorine before it goes in the tube.

my tap water is very hard. Aside from making [acronym:68bdab4460="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:68bdab4460] perfect, the briiita filter makes it soft.

I tried the brita for first time on my tank yesterday. However, as it only 99% of chlorine, i added only half dosage of tri start water conditioner/ager/chlorine remover/chloramin remover. The filtered water made my tank to become 7.2 yesterday (as 75% os my tank water is still tap water) and today it is still 7.2. The fish seem fine, and the water looks a bit clearer.

Well I love this brita and it makes the water [acronym:68bdab4460="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:68bdab4460] perfect! It is good for all aquariusts but especially useful those who have very alkaline tap water, hard water, or need slightly acidic water. It is useful for people using pythons. It removes all the bad things in t he water so my fish will be happy and healthy.

Blucat · 03-20-2005, 05:42 PM

If you are interested, here is a flash movie of the on tap brita system.

http://www.brita.com.au/__data/page/16/brita_faucet.swf

03-21-2005, 08:30 AM

Interesting idea. I might have to try this in the future as my [acronym:bb0d6bb93a="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:bb0d6bb93a] for some reason in my one 29 gallon tank seems to be hovering around 7.8 and i'd like to bring that down a bit. Next [acronym:bb0d6bb93a="Partial water change"]pwc[/acronym:bb0d6bb93a] I do i'll have to post my results a few days after I try it. Definitely worth a shot.
-Stewie

Blucat · 03-21-2005, 10:12 PM

It will soften your wtaer

too. And anyway it is worth the purchase for your own purposes too, wouldn't you rather be drinking clean clean water?

03-20-2005, 04:14 AM	#1
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03-20-2005, 10:39 AM	#3
glasstapper Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 300	I've been pondering a way to use a three filter exchange system without replumbing under the sink and i believe i will put a 30gal rubbermaid on wheels with a clear plastic hose to the unit , use a five [acronym:737986776d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:737986776d] pail for runnoff and a power head in the 30 [acronym:737986776d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:737986776d] to pump into the tank. people i know love the idea __________________ " my father said, son, life is simple. It's either cherry red, or midnight blue '

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03-20-2005, 04:28 AM	#2
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	My filter is a Brita activated Carbon and Ion exchange filter. It removes Removes 99.99% Cysts - Cryptosporidium and Giardia 99% Chlorine 99% Lead 99.9% Sediment 99.7% Asbestos 99% Lindane (a pesticide) 92% Atrazine (a herbicide) 99.8% Trichlorethylene (a solvent) 99.7% Turbidity 97% Hydrogen Sulfide (odour) It also removes copper, calcium, and magnesium but it doesn't take out dissolved minerals which are good for human health. The tap water in my area ia very alkaline [acronym:28715206e4="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:28715206e4] 8 at least. However, once t he water is filtered, it turns out the perfect 7! That is what appeals to me so, is it safe to use?

03-20-2005, 04:24 PM	#4
Mazdaman Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmotnon, AB Posts: 641 Images: 14	i dont get the brita part. Is it a brita on the tap filter or what? That alone changes the [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176] of the water? Does it stay the same once in the aquarium? How about if you left it for 24 hours then re-tested, same [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176]? I'm wondering 'cause that sounds like an ideal way to lower [acronym:71017f3176="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:71017f3176] in ones water.... Please read your post again

03-20-2005, 05:41 PM	#5
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	It is a square plastic container, with two holes. One at the top where you pour the filter in. Once you pour the tap water in, it goes through the filter and sits in the container. Then you press the dispenser down (2nd hole) and the water comes out. However, we will be getting the Brita on tap system in the future, so that it can be used with a python, and is suited to the python because it removes chlorine before it goes in the tube. my tap water is very hard. Aside from making [acronym:68bdab4460="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:68bdab4460] perfect, the briiita filter makes it soft. I tried the brita for first time on my tank yesterday. However, as it only 99% of chlorine, i added only half dosage of tri start water conditioner/ager/chlorine remover/chloramin remover. The filtered water made my tank to become 7.2 yesterday (as 75% os my tank water is still tap water) and today it is still 7.2. The fish seem fine, and the water looks a bit clearer. Well I love this brita and it makes the water [acronym:68bdab4460="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:68bdab4460] perfect! It is good for all aquariusts but especially useful those who have very alkaline tap water, hard water, or need slightly acidic water. It is useful for people using pythons. It removes all the bad things in t he water so my fish will be happy and healthy.

03-20-2005, 05:42 PM	#6
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	If you are interested, here is a flash movie of the on tap brita system. http://www.brita.com.au/__data/page/16/brita_faucet.swf

03-21-2005, 08:30 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Interesting idea. I might have to try this in the future as my [acronym:bb0d6bb93a="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:bb0d6bb93a] for some reason in my one 29 gallon tank seems to be hovering around 7.8 and i'd like to bring that down a bit. Next [acronym:bb0d6bb93a="Partial water change"]pwc[/acronym:bb0d6bb93a] I do i'll have to post my results a few days after I try it. Definitely worth a shot. -Stewie

03-21-2005, 10:12 PM	#8
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	It will soften your wtaer too. And anyway it is worth the purchase for your own purposes too, wouldn't you rather be drinking clean clean water?