Freshwater with 5ppm nitrate can I use it???

[hcuellart]

Hello guys what do you think about using water with 5-7ppm of nitrate and 0 ammonia as well as 0 nitrite? Could I use this water to make partial water changes on my tank? Should I keep on looking around for water? This one is purified drinking water that you can buy for about $1.50 for 5 gallons at some convenience store close to my house.

I will be buying an RO/DI unit in the near future but for the next two or three months I have to look for one. My lfs sells RO at about the same price and I don't think it is the same quality as this one I just bought...
TIA
Homero

 

[indy]

should be fine.

 

[Bhunsucker]

Rock-N-Roll Dude! It should be fine.


Welcome to AA!!!!

 

[malkore]

I disagree. I would not pay for water that contains nitrates. If you're going to do that you may as well just use tap water and save up for an R/O system.