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by buckeyefieldsupply
Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?

puffpaddy wrote:
Pufferpunk wrote:I purchase all my RO supplies from http://www.bulkreefsupply.com

I know nothing about what to look for in these systems.
Sure you do - see my post above.

Russ
by buckeyefieldsupply
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Do I need to dechlorinate RODI water?
Replies: 8
Views: 2188

Re: Do I need to dechlorinate RODI water?

In general, carbon blocks are a far superior remover of chlorine than GAC. Blocks are composed on PAC (powdered activated carbon) and they last longer and remove chloring much more efficiently. Remember however that if you use a carbon block, you should install a sediment filter ahead of the block t...
by buckeyefieldsupply
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?

That Mr. Saltwater Tank has great taste in RODI units! :D Here are some things to look for in a good system for this hobby: *No more than 4 stages (sediment, carbon, RO, DI) unless you have specific water quality issues you want to address *Standard-sized prefilters, membrane, and DI cartridge *Bran...
by buckeyefieldsupply
Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:37 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Do I need to dechlorinate RODI water?
Replies: 8
Views: 2188

Re: Do I need to dechlorinate RODI water?

No - your carbon prefilter removes the chlorine prior to the water reaching your RO membrane.

Russ