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Can I use bottled spring water to start my tank

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Question
Is this a healthy way to start a tank? Thanks

Answer
It would be a rather expensive way to do so and you have to make sure that there is no NaCl or chlorine of any sort in it.  I once changed a betta tank with Dasani water and it killed the fish.  Also, bottled water has no buffering capability.  I would suggest just using plain tap water with a dechlorinator