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xoomer July 27th, 2009 10:34 AM

Why use RO water
 
Everywhere I go, everyone keeps telling me about RO water. :slap: Am I missing something?

Water in NY is pretty good and I've never had problems using it in both freshwater and saltwater setups. I don't have any algae in my tank and the coraline keep on taking over the glass. Why would I want to switch?

rdebonis July 29th, 2009 05:13 PM

I'm not a salt water hobbiest, but if you're not having any water problems and you are successful with what you are doing, why change? What little I know of RO is for Freshwater where the tap water is high in Nitrates and Phosphates and other minerals. Then it is advisable to use or mix RO water with the tap water, but other than that I see no reason to use RO for Freshwater systems. As far as Saltwater is concerned I haven't a clue. I'm told the tap water in New York City is some of the best in the country and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

fishtank1980 September 25th, 2009 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoomer (Post 538)
Everywhere I go, everyone keeps telling me about RO water. :slap: Am I missing something?

Water in NY is pretty good and I've never had problems using it in both freshwater and saltwater setups. I don't have any algae in my tank and the coraline keep on taking over the glass. Why would I want to switch?


When I had a FOWLR tank or LPS and Softies Tap water was OK but I still had algae here and there but when I started adding SPS they would all bleach out and/or start growing algae on the branchs.
Since I started using RO/DI I've had close to 0 phos and 0 Nit.


Thanks, Eddie:)

xoomer September 26th, 2009 03:19 PM

^^^ I am actually in process of shopping for a unit. I'm going to go with RO only and not DI so that I can use it for both drinking and the tank.

Halfbeaks1 May 2nd, 2010 08:13 AM

I was having trouble with algae in my 28 gal. Red Sea Max marine set up. I started using the Aquarium Pharm. Tap Water Filter and that did the trick. I also use it for water replacement for my Cherry Shrimp tank.

xoomer May 3rd, 2010 09:26 AM

I got a unit from AWI but the pressure swings in my building make large production nearly impossible. It would take days to make 40-Gallon Brute container full of pure RODI water. Very impractical in small Brooklyn apts. I think its time to shop for booster pump

xoomer July 28th, 2011 01:53 PM

The booster pump arrived like 6 months ago. I just have to find the time to actually install it.

stevem August 14th, 2012 08:24 PM

ro filter
 
That's a good site (airwaterice.com)
They are resonable and very helpfull
I have use them a couple of times

john fox September 28th, 2012 08:32 AM

What exactly is RODIN WATER🐬🐬

xoomer September 28th, 2012 10:52 AM

RODI = Reverse Osmosis DeIonized

simply a water that has gone through multiple stages of filtration. RODI water is pretty much the purest water you can obtain without going broke; just dont drink it please

stevem September 28th, 2012 04:49 PM

You can drink ro water , but not Dion water
Ro filters remove heavy metals and anything but pure clean water. this will slow down the algae growth. In a reef tank because of the lighting that is huge.

Astchiefy November 6th, 2012 01:41 AM

I got my 5 stage unit from BULKREEFSUPPLY which was awesome. It came with all the connections and was ready to go right out of the box. They also provided instruction on multple installation types. It was well worth the money and even came with a TDS meter.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-r...s-systems.html

stevem November 6th, 2012 11:10 AM

ro
 
did u hook it up yet?
let us know how it was to hook up

Astchiefy November 7th, 2012 09:30 PM

IT's been running for several months like a charm. There were several parts included for installation. They even supplied a faucet adapter for those that didn't want to get into the plumbing thing. RO units create a lot of waste water to create RO water. Great investment. I will always have fresh water on hand.

Astchiefy November 7th, 2012 09:34 PM

One word of caution. Since RO/DI water is in itself sterile it can alter the PH and mineral balance in your tank if you aren't adding supplements to your top off water.

stevem November 8th, 2012 07:18 PM

ro
 
yes all ro waste alot of water
usually about 4 to1
if you raise african you can use the waste water for them
it is hard water
you can mix it to fit your needs
even livebearers like a little hardness in their water

stevem November 8th, 2012 07:18 PM

ro
 
yes all ro waste alot of water
usually about 4 to1
if you raise african you can use the waste water for them
it is hard water
you can mix it to fit your needs
even livebearers like a little hardness in their water

Astchiefy November 10th, 2012 03:35 AM

Here's a look at the Bulk reef supply unit.

http://m.youtube.com/?rdm=md6yh552h#...&rdm=md6yh552h

stevem November 12th, 2012 01:24 PM

i hear good things about this company

xoomer November 27th, 2012 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem (Post 2548)
yes all ro waste alot of water
usually about 4 to1
if you raise african you can use the waste water for them
it is hard water
you can mix it to fit your needs
even livebearers like a little hardness in their water


Steve why are you making double posts....are you trying to cheat and win? :shock2:

xoomer November 27th, 2012 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astchiefy (Post 2553)
Here's a look at the Bulk reef supply unit.

http://m.youtube.com/?rdm=md6yh552h#...&rdm=md6yh552h

Link doesn't go anywhere

xoomer November 27th, 2012 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem (Post 2548)
yes all ro waste alot of water
usually about 4 to1
if you raise african you can use the waste water for them
it is hard water
you can mix it to fit your needs
even livebearers like a little hardness in their water

more than 4 to 1 if the water pressure is low. Could be 9 to 1 easily with low entry pressure and low temperature.

You are effectively making less RO and more wastewater in the winter because even at same pressure the TAP is much colder in the winter months..

xoomer November 27th, 2012 10:03 PM

Here is one

http://cdn.bulkreefsupply.com/media/...rse_Osmosi.mp4

xoomer November 27th, 2012 10:25 PM


stevem December 3rd, 2012 07:39 PM

ro
 
I did not know water temperture affects ro water

xoomer December 3rd, 2012 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem (Post 2609)
I did not know water temperture affects ro water

Now you know,

You live and you learn. :rockout:

Astchiefy December 4th, 2012 12:54 PM

Many people don't.. Also nutrients need to be added to this now sterile water and the PH can be much lower than that of your tank

Astchiefy December 16th, 2012 11:59 PM

RO DI Installed Video
 
Here's my 150 gallon rated system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTmIbl20GwM

stevem December 17th, 2012 08:38 PM

ro
 
yes the ph is lower, usually as low as 5.0
I use it on my reef and I add seachem 8.3 or api's


that is all i add

Astchiefy December 31st, 2012 12:01 AM

How do you feel about adding Sodium Bicarbonate to the RO water prior to use? Baking Soda. BRings the PH up. I don't notice much change using the buffer unless you go heavy which is never a good idea in my book. My tank hovers at 8.1 - 8.2. Since the load has grown and calcium is being used up much more


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