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Triops HELP?! What type of water contains calcium?

Sooooo I just got my Triops in the mail FINALLY and Im reading the instructions and am confused. Can I use tap water with water conditioner (Stress Coat)? Or what type of bottled water do I need? It just lists what types not to use, but not what types you can use? Does tap water contain calcium? Like what brands? Also is rock salt aquarium salt? Is it the same thing?
If I screw up which I most likely will because my mom’s not helping me and I didnt realize you cant just use any water can I rehatch the eggs? Or no?

Could I use FIJI Bottled Water for aquariums?

It contains 91 mg of silica, 18 mg of calcium, 14 mg of magnesium, 7.8 mg of pH, 152 mg of bicarbonates, and 220 mg of total dissolved solids. P.S, I am going to use this water to some fresh water triops and snails and sea monkeys. Please help

Are Triops eggs sensitive to calcium, bicarbonate ions, or simply osmotic pressure?

Triops (tadpole/shield shrimp) eggs will not hatch in tap water that has been dechlorinated and treated to remove heavy metals. Is it because the eggs are sensitive to calcium or bicarbonate ions? Or are the eggs simply sensitive to a certain threshold of osmotic pressure?