Quote Originally Posted by Noob View Post
Adding to jrossjr79 second question.
Would it be the same/similar as using RO/DI water if i filled a couple 5 gallon water jugs with water from HEB or those windmills and stored them for when i do my monthly 5gallon water change?
Is it ok to do this? Sure. Is it safe? Worked for us for a good long while in the beginning.

BUT, like others have mentioned, it quickly becomes a PITA lugging the buckets and scraping up the quarters. You'll want to spring for the RO/DI sooner or later (ok, sooner!)