![]() It is likely to be artificially filtered after collection to remove contaminants. This type of water is considered “pre-purified” since is has been naturally filtered through materials like limestone, sandstone, and clay. ![]() Spring water is water that has been collected from a natural spring. Softened water is fine to use for washing enclosure décor and accessories, but it shouldn’t be used for drinking, and is likely not to be appropriate for fogging or misting. Pros: reduces water spots, reduces mineral buildup in foggers/automatic misting systemsĬons: low in beneficial minerals high in sodium, which may be detrimental to plant and animal health Many homes have built-in water softeners to treat their entire water supply. Water softeners use sodium or potassium to remove calcium and magnesium from the water. Softened water is tap water that has been processed by water softening equipment. It’s is generally safe to use for reptiles, although if you want to use it for amphibians, it’s best practice to use a high-quality water conditioner to eliminate the chlorine and chloramines if you’re using it for misting, fogging, or drinking. Tap water is great for washing enclosure décor and accessories, and can usually be used to fill water bowls. Pros: cheap, convenient, doesn’t come in bottles, may contain beneficial mineralsĬons: lots of variation in quality chlorine, chloramines, and other contaminants likely to leave water spots, contributes to calcium buildup in soil ![]() Depending on the quality of your local water treatment, it might be quite safe for human consumption, borderline undrinkable, or somewhere in-between. Depending on your area, it might be hard (contains lots of calcium and magnesium), or it might be soft (relatively free of dissolved minerals). Tap water is pretty self-explanatory: it’s the water that flows out of the faucets in your home and comes from your city’s water supply. ![]() So today we’re going to investigate: What type of water is best to use with reptiles and amphibians? Tap Water The type of water that you choose to use can potentially make a big difference in your animal husbandry. All Water Is Not Equal - The Art of Watering Your Pet Reptileįor being a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid, there sure are a lot of different kinds of water! Water is a big part of keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets, especially when you’re running a bioactive setup.
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