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Does anyone use a reverse osmosis machine to take the chloramines out of their water? Or does it not really make a difference with crocs? I was thinking of buying one. I have been told that most animals from the Amazon need pure water with fewer minerals in it. I figured Caimans might be included in this. It's sort of a big investment. Would it be safe to just stick with water conditioners?

Thanks,

Jon
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1.1 Womas, 1.0 Australian Olive Python, 1.0 Centralian Carpet Python, 1.1 Cape York Spotted Pythons, 1.0 Australian Water Python, 1.0 Albino Green Burmese, 1.1 Loxocemus bicolor (New World "Pythons" ), 1.2 Peruvian Red-Tail Boas, 2.1 Hog Island Boas, 0.1 Belem Brazilian Red- Tail Boa, 0.0.1 North American Wood Turtle, 0.0.2 European Pond Turtles, 1.0 Leucistic Alligator Snapper, 0.0.1 FL Red Belly, 0.0.1 Concentric Diamondback Terrapin, 0.0.1 Marine Toad, 1.1 Crested Geckos, 1.0 Yellow Ackie, 1.0 Yellow Bearded Dragon

Standard tap water is more than sufficient for crocodilians. Reverse Osmosis machines in my opinion are not necessary. This would be applicable to all 23 species of crocodilians. I could be wrong, but I dont see exactly what benefit it would have. I have been using standard tap water for quite a while and have seen no problems and I am positive that would account for the majority of individuals in this forum.

Standard tap water, temp controlled with good filtration is all that is necessary.

Hope this helps,

Chris

chloramine in the water? That doesn't even go away with evaporation. I am just not clear on if its ok for crocs and turtles. I have been using RO from a local pet store for my herps, but its not a big deal since I get it for my fish anyway. I am getting out of fish and was wondering if I should continue using RO to at least take care of the chloramine problem. Let me know what you think.
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1.1 Womas, 1.0 Australian Olive Python, 1.0 Centralian Carpet Python, 1.1 Cape York Spotted Pythons, 1.0 Australian Water Python, 1.0 Albino Green Burmese, 1.1 Loxocemus bicolor (New World "Pythons" ), 1.2 Peruvian Red-Tail Boas, 2.1 Hog Island Boas, 0.1 Belem Brazilian Red- Tail Boa, 0.0.1 North American Wood Turtle, 0.0.2 European Pond Turtles, 1.0 Leucistic Alligator Snapper, 0.0.1 FL Red Belly, 0.0.1 Concentric Diamondback Terrapin, 0.0.1 Marine Toad, 1.1 Crested Geckos, 1.0 Yellow Ackie, 1.0 Yellow Bearded Dragon

Fish are much more sensitive to those types of chemicals in the water. I keep crocodilians and turtles, and have never had a problem. I give the same water to my snakes, and monitors. However, if you have frogs or anything, it would be a good idea to invest in the RO system. Amphibians have a hard time dealing with regular tap water, and it is generally best to use distilled water with them.

Hope this helps,

Chris

that if you are already going to be getting the system, then I am sure it will provide some benefits. Most of the water after it has set for a couple of days will become distilled anyhow.

Alligators have been found in peoples personal swimming pools. They use much higher levels of chlorinel, etc. in those pools. These chemicals donot seem to effect them at all. Your crocs are very tough and adaptable, regular tap water will not harm them at all.

Best wishes,
Chris