[Triple R]

I dont have a ro/di.
what can i do to get water for my tank.

[tonep]

Just a stupid question but what is the problem with using tap water and not RO?

[akma]

You could get distilled water. I used to use America's choice distilled water.
Pet shops might sell you ro/di water. There's one in rockland county I used to get from but was a hassle.
How big is your tank?
After awhile I just got a ro/di system and it's so much easier. I used to carry gallons of water from the garage to the 2nd floor of my house.

[Triple R]

i got a 58 gallon and rockland is about 40 min away from me

[Triple R]

i have a fridge with the water system in the door and my dad said it was filtered but idk if it will work or not

[akma]

For a 58 i'd probably rather get a ro/di system.
I have a 50 gallon and I need about a 1.5-2 gallons every 2 days just for topoff from evaporation. It gets annoying carrying gallon containers and also the waste generated from it.

[Triple R]

i have a fridge with the water system in the door and my dad said it was filtered but idk if it will work or not

[akma]

Dunno about that.
But to start off if you don't plan on getting an ro/di unit i'd get distilled water.
But figure 58 gallon tank is roughly 58 gallons of water. that's about 58$ depending where. It will be less with rock and sand but just an estimate.
let's say 10 gallon sump.
That's 68 gallons, top off about 10.5 gallons a week, water change let's say 7 gallons a week.
So in the next year,

7*1*52=364$ in water changes.
10*1*52=520$ in topoff water
This is all if you purchase distilled water at a dollar a gallon. If you use distilled water there's the hassle of going to the supermarket buying the water bringing it back plus you have the rising cost of gas.
I'm probably exagerating on the price but just trying to give you an idea.

[Triple R]

lol i mean just for now. il probly be getting an ro/di soon

[krustycat]

Walmart has RO/DI water in gallons. About $0.60-0.70