I'd like to get some input on other's experiences with well water and running a reef tank. Particularly how big of a tank you run, if you’ve noticed anything out of the ordinary and the condition of your water coming out of the tap. Also how your RO filter has held up and how long.
Last year, I moved to a place that had well water. The water in this area is so bad that it stains the toilets, showers and sinks orange to the point that you can't remove the stain. I'm not talking about an orange tinted stain, this is full blown orange turning into brown stain. On the places that it’s building up, you can run your finger across it and feel that it’s raised.
Before we moved I had a 75 gallon display with probably at least another 75 gallon sump. I have an RO filter for water but I was afraid to set the 75 up so I opted to put everything in a 30 gallon cube I’ve had. Since I made the decision, everything has just dwindled. I have 3 SPS corals left that out of 7. I only have 1 fish(clown). I had 2 peppermint shrimp, but they disappeared shortly after they went in. LPS all look fine and actually look like they’re thriving. Very noticeable growth since I’ve been here(1 year now).
My filter is still holding on and hasn’t clogged but I haven’t had the chance to measure the TDS. One thing I do notice is this flaky, jelly like red growth that I haven’t been able to identify.
Last year, I moved to a place that had well water. The water in this area is so bad that it stains the toilets, showers and sinks orange to the point that you can't remove the stain. I'm not talking about an orange tinted stain, this is full blown orange turning into brown stain. On the places that it’s building up, you can run your finger across it and feel that it’s raised.
Before we moved I had a 75 gallon display with probably at least another 75 gallon sump. I have an RO filter for water but I was afraid to set the 75 up so I opted to put everything in a 30 gallon cube I’ve had. Since I made the decision, everything has just dwindled. I have 3 SPS corals left that out of 7. I only have 1 fish(clown). I had 2 peppermint shrimp, but they disappeared shortly after they went in. LPS all look fine and actually look like they’re thriving. Very noticeable growth since I’ve been here(1 year now).
My filter is still holding on and hasn’t clogged but I haven’t had the chance to measure the TDS. One thing I do notice is this flaky, jelly like red growth that I haven’t been able to identify.
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