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Condensation water used in a fish tank

Condensation water used in a fish tank2007-11-24 23:11:04

I have an INDOOR air conditioner...the type that rolls from room to room. I am constantly draining it, removing buckets of water every day or two. It's crystal clear water, just condensated on the coils and goes into a clean plastic drip pan. I know this is probably a tricky question...but would anyone know if condensated water is safe for fish tanks? I was thinking since it doesn't have any chemicals added like tap does that I have to treat all the time.that it would be better for the fish? Ideas?? Thanks :)

Answers:

Condensed water is almost as pure as distilled. You need not worry about chemicals or ammonia(unless perhaps you have a heavy smoker in the house). The only contaminants that your condenser water could have would be those that it can pick up from the air in your house,and the air conditioner probably has a filter for the larger particles.

There are some things to consider,being distilled water it will contain no minerals at all,and most fish need some mineral content to balance their electrolytes(for proper kidney function). You should use occasional tap water changes(or at least partial) to keep some mineral content.

I have a de-humidifier in my fish-room that empties into a 55 gallon barrel and I use it much like reverse-osmosis water,that is I blend it with tap water to maintain the water hardness required for the individual species in each tank.

You are correct about not requiring the chemicals that we dump in our tanks with such reckless abandon. It is much better to limit the amount of gunk we put into our pets environment.

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