RODI unit

[artur]

I have a reef tank for last 7 years. I always used DI unit made by one of the local stores. Now I decided to buy RODI unit but there is so many diffrent brands. Some have also 3 or 4 units. Please help me to choose a good one. Artur.

 

[carey]

This compnay on ebay has some great deals. This is the unit I got. Produces 0 TDS.

0PPM Portable 100GPD Reverse Osmosis RO+DI Water Filter | eBay

They have others as well. Def get the ro/di not just the ro. I'd say a 4 or 5 stage should do ya.

 

[e_murray]

Carey, I've never used one me these but I want one. How much water does it waiste to make the 100 gallons

 

[carey]

It takes about 1 hour for me to get 5g and theres prob a 4-1 waste ratio, and thats being generous lol

The more permanent ones I think can produce more water quicker, but you have to tie it into plumbing under a sink or in a laundry room.

Do you have a 100g tank? Cause i only make water like one day a week and it gets me by and I have 4 sw tanks, one being a 125g.

 

[e_murray]

Yea, I have a 100g.

I just use conditioned tap water right now.

Slowly but surely getting more toys.

 

[carey]

The ro/di should be at the top of your list. i started with tap water too but it wrecked havoc with my phosphates.

Next purchase, a refractometer if you don't already use one. Got mine on ebay for about $30 shipped.

these two things plus my water testing kits are the most vital, in my opinion, to keeping a healthy and happy reef.

have any pictures? we LOVE pictures ya know....

 

[Dylan5359]

You would want to get a known brand. Filmtek is great.

 

[e_murray]

Hmm, never tested phosphate.

It's fowlr right now, except some mushrooms and xenia, Oh and some unknown nem, very hungry lil guy.. LOL.

 

[carey]

Nice rock

Do you have a close up of the nem? I'm sure someone here can identify it

 

[e_murray]

It's under the ID forum somewhere... ppl think its aptasia, but I don't think it is because its not spread and I've had it several months.

 

[e_murray]

Your tank Is much prettier!

 

[carey]

I have one single tiny aiptasia in my cube on a rock out front. I've been watching it for months too. it hasnt grown and hasnt spread but its still not good. It's a fowlr so I dont mind it but I'm hoping one of the 3 peppermint shrimp I have will take care of it finally. lol

 

[e_murray]

Here's a pic, its size of a silver dollar. Pretty large.

 

[carey]

EEk! I'd have injected that already! LOL Looks creepy big

 

[e_murray]

Awe, I love it!

 

[Dylan5359]

AH. Yeah that's an aiptasia anemone. Complete pests that can LITERALLY take over your tank. I would get that out as soon as possible if I were you.

 

[Buffy]

It takes about 1 hour for me to get 5g and theres prob a 4-1 waste ratio, and thats being generous lol

The more permanent ones I think can produce more water quicker, but you have to tie it into plumbing under a sink or in a laundry room.

Do you have a 100g tank? Cause i only make water like one day a week and it gets me by and I have 4 sw tanks, one being a 125g.

Mine is only making 1 gallon an hour if that :-(

 

[carey]

Do you have the proper water pressure? I keep my garden hose fully on and get at least 5g an hour. Sometimes its more but I can't carry the jugs so I stop at 5g. lol

 

[Buffy]

@Carey..See my build. Don't want to hog a thread

 

[carey]

Ok. Sorry OP, I have a tendency to go off topic.