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  1. Thu, 31st May 2012, 05:04 PM #1
    Fegenbush
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    Has anyone ever used rain water for their water changes?
    I just caught 30 gallons today during a short shower here in Kerrville.
    I mixed about a quart with salt to the right salinity and checked it with API
    the only thing that was just a little high at about 0.25 was the Ammonia
    the Ph was great 8.2-8.4
    No nitrites
    just about 5.0 nitrates
    what do you guys think?
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  2. Thu, 31st May 2012, 05:11 PM #2
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    I'd worry the ammonia. And why add nitrates?
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  3. Thu, 31st May 2012, 05:14 PM #3
    Fegenbush
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    your right I seem to have great tap water here in Kerrville so I guess I'll not try to fix what is not broken
    Curious as to the Ammiona and nitrates where would they come from?
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  4. Thu, 31st May 2012, 05:20 PM #4
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    organics? perhaps in your collection vessel?
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