What is an RODI?

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Kristy3693 said:
What is an RODI?
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Reverse osmosis / deionization just a filter that basically cleans the water of any and all contaminates minerals metels or ions of any sort things that can effect water quality and fuel algae
 
Kristy3693 said:
Do you use it to make your salt water. And scale of 1to 10, how important is it to have one?
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Yes i use it for water changes and topoff i also buy sell and propigate coral so for me waterquality is very important what it will do for you is insure water quality is perfect it makes keeping a reef longterm a lil easier some coral are more delicate than others if keeping coral id say a 10 it will also keep algae down is it an absolute? No but rather just makes reefkeeping a bit easier to maintain
 
Kristy3693 said:
Do you use it to make your salt water. And scale of 1to 10, how important is it to have one?
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IMO it is very important due to the fact that tap water is very nutrient ie: algae, but where I saw the most benefit was in my wallet. I was driving 15 miles to my lfs for 15 gallons of R/O at a $1 a gallon, and I often left with more than just water (how could I resist those corals!?!)

Also, it's nice to have water on hand for emergencies.
 
My cousin gave me a 3 stage when I fist started for free. Bought new filters and a nipple for it, and just recently new hosing... Worked out great!!
 
Got my 6 stage deluxe (includes all connections needed for multiple installations) from BRS during a group buy for $189 and of course that gets free shipping. Without the group buy reg price $279.

IMO a good RO/DI along with your skimmer are things that spending the money right the first time saves headaches later.
 
Keithhjs said:
Got my 6 stage deluxe (includes all connections needed for multiple installations) from BRS during a group buy for $189 and of course that gets free shipping. Without the group buy reg price $279.

IMO a good RO/DI along with your skimmer are things that spending the money right the first time saves headaches later.
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This is good to hear as a friend of mine is giving me his entire 130 gallon setup, including a six stage RO/DI water filter. Man, I'm feeling more and more lucky everyday. I just hope everything survives the move. It's only a couple of hours but still...
 
willbratz said:
This is good to hear as a friend of mine is giving me his entire 130 gallon setup, including a six stage RO/DI water filter. Man, I'm feeling more and more lucky everyday. I just hope everything survives the move. It's only a couple of hours but still...
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Sweet deal. Everything should survive fine if you plan accordingly. Keep water temp good and oxygenated. I would have some premade SW ready upon arrival too.
 
Keithhjs said:
Sweet deal. Everything should survive fine if you plan accordingly. Keep water temp good and oxygenated. I would have some premade SW ready upon arrival too.
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I was thinking the same thing. I know it'll take awhile for the sand to settle and I know the fish will need to go into my 55 but I don't want to stress them by moving them to much
 
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