Water: Distilled vs purified vs everything else

[J Teezy]

you should be able to buy distilled water straight up at the grocery store for $1, least you can at my grocery stores

[FrogLoving17]

I would use Spring Water because, for some reason I had my old WTF's ( Mr.Sticky) on distilled water and he started acting lethargic. I quickly switched to spring water and he acted just fine. You may be using distilled but if it were me I would use spring.

[sschind]

I used to be in the camp who insisted that my tree frogs were fine with RO water in their water dishes but after losing a few for what I thought was no apparent reason I decided to look into it. The frogs would do fine for months and months and then they would simply start losing weight even though they were eating and looking and acting all lethargic and such. It was almost like they were being mummified even thought I misted the cage and saw them soaking. Since I have switched to my well water for soaking (still use RO for misting) I've had no problems. I was using the RO because we have very hard water and when it evaporates in a bowl you can see the calcium left behind. I figured if it was doing this to a water dish then what is it doing to my animal's skin. I've switched to well water for all my herps bowls and have noticed no problems.

I've learned my lesson I'm just sorry the poor frogs had to suffer for it.

[GrifTheGreat]

Distilled water and R/O water lack the minerals and salts that your frogs need to hydrate themselves. It is only safe for misting. If you use in your frogs water bowls. It will actually steal minerals/vitamins/and salts from your frogs and will cause severe health issues. If you intend on using R/O water for your frogs main water source it must have minerals and salts added to it. You can buy these additives like you can the conditionersat some pet stores.

[riddakilla]

I have well water and live in the country in PA. Can I use this kind of water for my Red eyed tree frogs? I am a new frog owner and am ignorant in whats best for my frogs. I have been using this for my frogs for about 4 days now and it is purified before entering my viv.

[StickyFrogfeet]

for reg tap water aqua safe for reptiles and amphibians had on their website to add 8-10 drops for 1 gallon of water. for all you guys out there I have the 3.88oz bottle one