Water for reservoir

1) My water is quite hard and it has some iron in it, too. Is it ok to use my water, but then use the "General Hydroponics FloraMicro for hardwater," along with my other nutrients?

2) OR, I have a distiller ... could/should I use this water instead? If Yes, would I use the regular "General Hydroponics FloraMicro," or the "General Hydroponics FloraMicro for hardwater?"




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Using distilled water for hydroponics is not recommended; all trace minerals are removed so even when using a fertilizer with trace nutrients you may be lacking in nutrients.

Distilled water contains no calcium carbonate which is essential to plants and it has an acidic pH.

You can use it if you must but I would stick with regular water.

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