Is Tap Water ok?
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I also use tap water and it is fine (but it will leave mineral deposits).
However, as tkilgour said, if you are using a misting system you should consider RO water as those mineral deposits will build up over time in your misting system, potentially damaging your (likely expensive) misting system.
ColorCham427
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wow good to know considering I just decided to get another mist king! Thanks for this info. !!!
P.S. if the tap water is boiled, would this rid these nasty potential build ups?
For those of you who use tap water, I am assuming you let it air out for at least 24 hours?
P.S. if the tap water is boiled, would this rid these nasty potential build ups?
For those of you who use tap water, I am assuming you let it air out for at least 24 hours?
Boiling water does not get rid of the minerals in it, which is what causes buildups. In fact it can make the water more concentrated with minerals because the minerals are left behind when water evaporates as it's boiled.
summoner12
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If you are using a misting system, it is best to use RO water.
Tap water is ok. If you don't have hard water, tap water will not clog your nozzles.... but be sure to at least run a carbon filter to take out the chlorine and chloramine.
Tap water is ok. If you don't have hard water, tap water will not clog your nozzles.... but be sure to at least run a carbon filter to take out the chlorine and chloramine.
Chamamature
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I've been using a brita filter on the faucet and haven't had any issue with any of the misters having build up.... yet anyway
Yep spot on. CHEMICALS may evaporate off, but minerals don't. You can theoretically let your water sit for a long period to allow the minerals to settle, and then just pour off the top, but this is extremely unscientific/inaccurate and the act of pouring will likely mix it again. I only mention it as a last ditch.
Someone else mentioned Brita filters. If you are referring to the 1 stage brita filters (the ones with the "black specs" in the filter units). Those standard brita filters are basically just charcoal filters (the kind you see in fish filters roughly). They do not filter out minerals either (but they do filter out chemicals like chlorine, as mentioned above).
EDIT: Unless you have really hard water, it will likely take a long time for anything to build up enough to the point of being noticed.
Zen Reptiles
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Brita only gets a few things out, read the manual. "Not intended to purify water"
Reverse Osmosis or Distilled water is the best and most natural way to go.
Minerals in water are not 'natural' or even usable by the body, like everyone thinks, and boiling the water doesn't make it clean just like everybody thinks, except kill bugs and evaporate SOME chemicals.
One of the best investments you can make for yourself, your family, your pets, and your appliances is a high quality Reverse Osmosis. I recommend the 5-stage Goldline model certified by WQA and NSF.
Hardware store brands aren't the best, but it's better than Brita and will end up being cheaper than Brita and/or buying bottled water.
Your misting system and chameleon (and your own body) do not want well water or chemical-enriched tap water.
I'm not answering any questions after this, it's simple and there's no argument, people are just stubborn and patriotic about their water. Just remember to change the filters once a year.
Reverse Osmosis or Distilled water is the best and most natural way to go.
Minerals in water are not 'natural' or even usable by the body, like everyone thinks, and boiling the water doesn't make it clean just like everybody thinks, except kill bugs and evaporate SOME chemicals.
One of the best investments you can make for yourself, your family, your pets, and your appliances is a high quality Reverse Osmosis. I recommend the 5-stage Goldline model certified by WQA and NSF.
Hardware store brands aren't the best, but it's better than Brita and will end up being cheaper than Brita and/or buying bottled water.
Your misting system and chameleon (and your own body) do not want well water or chemical-enriched tap water.
I'm not answering any questions after this, it's simple and there's no argument, people are just stubborn and patriotic about their water. Just remember to change the filters once a year.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Depends on the quality of the tap water where you live.
I use tap water, including for frogs, without issue. My water is of higher quality than a lot of bottled water.
It may be totally different where you live.
Is it heavily treated with chemicals? Is it really hard (heavy with minerals)? if not to both, use the tap water.
Elizadolots
New Member
I really think it depends on the quality of your tap water and what chemicals are being used. San Diego recently started fluoridating its water and, to me, that's not a good thing for any tiny animal, particularly a non-mammal. So, I now distill the water used for my chameleons. Brita type filters do not remove fluoride. As far as I know, boiling does not remove fluoride (though, I could be wrong on that).
I know I was pretty disgusted the first time I saw (and smelled) what was left in my distiller after doing just one gallon of San Diego tap water. I suspect if everyone could try it with their tap water, fewer people would feel comfortable using it with their chameleons.
I know I was pretty disgusted the first time I saw (and smelled) what was left in my distiller after doing just one gallon of San Diego tap water. I suspect if everyone could try it with their tap water, fewer people would feel comfortable using it with their chameleons.
