Does distilled water contain phosphates?

[fishnut321]

how does distilled water from the store (gallon jugs) compare to ro/di? Can distilled carry contaminates?

[seapug]

it's definitely the best bottled water you can use, but it's pricey.. It's a subject of some debate even among people in the chemistry/water purification fields who visit this site, but distilled water is at least on par with, if not superior to RO/DI.

[fishnut321]

okay thank god... ive been battling hair algae and was trying to think of any source of phosphates.... and then it hit me, crap!... is it in the water?!?!

[seapug]

The greatest source of Phosphate is probably food you add to the tank. A phosban reactor and GFO media does a great job of taking care of that problem.

[fishnut321]

i just got a good deal on a reactor used, hopefully i will be able to get some media this week