Another RO/DI question - Aquarium Advice

fishman · 01-21-2006, 12:01 AM

Do you guys use the following in your [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7]/[acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit?
Sediment filter, then the carbon block, then the High S resin block and then the High S Membrane (one on the top of the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit).

OR

Sediment filter, then the carbon block, then another carbon block, then the High S Membrane (one on the top of the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit).

Im confused as to what all filters I should be running. The one in particular is the High S resin catridge?? Supposidly this is the one that takes out the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Phosphate"]PO4[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] and trates...

**lando** · 01-21-2006, 11:04 AM

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Sediment filter, then the carbon block, then the High S resin block and then the High S Membrane (one on the top of the [acronym:47feeca3fd="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:47feeca3fd] unit).

That is the order I have mine in.

fishman · 01-21-2006, 11:17 AM

Ok so people do have a high s resin block in the line up...
So my next question is where is the cheapest place you have found that you can buy these?
I found the sediment filters and carbon block at Sams Club - a 7 pack for $30. Both of the filters are 5 micron!
Im looking to find a place to buy the resin blcok now at a good price

**lando** · 01-21-2006, 11:20 AM

I just get mine from the [acronym:12f80d886f="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:12f80d886f].

fishman · 01-21-2006, 11:26 AM

YIKES! [acronym:cf8603cf7c="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:cf8603cf7c]? I wish I could do that. Theres no way I would buy anything other than livestock at my [acronym:cf8603cf7c="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:cf8603cf7c]. All of the ones around here (for the most part) have the prices jacked up! Thanks for the info...
Any others?

TJ · 01-21-2006, 11:40 AM

fishman,
I have the Mako unit from AquaFX, and it uses the 2 [acronym:398ed2395f="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:398ed2395f] filters, 10" sediment filter and 10" carbon block- for all 4 items, it comes to about $50.00. they're found at www.aquariumwaterfilters.com

good luck-

fishman · 01-21-2006, 11:47 AM

Yes this is the lowest price so far when speaking of the [acronym:3a758896f1="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:3a758896f1] catridge! Its $18.50 for this whereas most places charge $25+..so thanks for the link.

TJ · 01-21-2006, 11:58 AM

glad to help- it's nice to be able to save a few bucks in this hobby!

fishman · 01-21-2006, 12:14 PM

And you have to for sure these days! You add up how much you spend each month and its crazy!! :P

01-21-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	Another RO/DI question Do you guys use the following in your [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7]/[acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit? Sediment filter, then the carbon block, then the High S resin block and then the High S Membrane (one on the top of the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit). OR Sediment filter, then the carbon block, then another carbon block, then the High S Membrane (one on the top of the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] unit). Im confused as to what all filters I should be running. The one in particular is the High S resin catridge?? Supposidly this is the one that takes out the [acronym:d66f0ac6b7="Phosphate"]PO4[/acronym:d66f0ac6b7] and trates...

01-21-2006, 11:20 AM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I just get mine from the [acronym:12f80d886f="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:12f80d886f]. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

01-21-2006, 11:40 AM	#6
TJ Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AR Posts: 9	fishman, I have the Mako unit from AquaFX, and it uses the 2 [acronym:398ed2395f="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:398ed2395f] filters, 10" sediment filter and 10" carbon block- for all 4 items, it comes to about $50.00. they're found at www.aquariumwaterfilters.com good luck- __________________ Began hobby in 1997; current tank- 240g RR, w/75g sump. Four 250w [acronym:8d5894f984="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:8d5894f984]'s, 8 65w. actinic [acronym:8d5894f984="Power compact fluorescent"]pc[/acronym:8d5894f984]'s, approx. 180 lbs. live rock, various softies, anemones, 14 fish. To view pics, go to http://community.webshots.com/album/65580943vipMjw

01-21-2006, 11:58 AM	#8
TJ Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AR Posts: 9	glad to help- it's nice to be able to save a few bucks in this hobby! __________________ Began hobby in 1997; current tank- 240g RR, w/75g sump. Four 250w [acronym:8d5894f984="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:8d5894f984]'s, 8 65w. actinic [acronym:8d5894f984="Power compact fluorescent"]pc[/acronym:8d5894f984]'s, approx. 180 lbs. live rock, various softies, anemones, 14 fish. To view pics, go to http://community.webshots.com/album/65580943vipMjw

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01-21-2006, 11:17 AM	#3
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	Ok so people do have a high s resin block in the line up... So my next question is where is the cheapest place you have found that you can buy these? I found the sediment filters and carbon block at Sams Club - a 7 pack for $30. Both of the filters are 5 micron! Im looking to find a place to buy the resin blcok now at a good price

01-21-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	YIKES! [acronym:cf8603cf7c="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:cf8603cf7c]? I wish I could do that. Theres no way I would buy anything other than livestock at my [acronym:cf8603cf7c="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:cf8603cf7c]. All of the ones around here (for the most part) have the prices jacked up! Thanks for the info... Any others?

01-21-2006, 11:47 AM	#7
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	Yes this is the lowest price so far when speaking of the [acronym:3a758896f1="Deionization"]DI[/acronym:3a758896f1] catridge! Its $18.50 for this whereas most places charge $25+..so thanks for the link.

01-21-2006, 12:14 PM	#9
fishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Images: 3	And you have to for sure these days! You add up how much you spend each month and its crazy!! :P

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