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Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 4:44 pm
by El Scorpio
So it looks like I'll be moving to Louisville, KY sometime next year, which is good because that means I'll have room for the big tank I've always wanted. I was looking at some reverse osmosis units to use for water for a tank. Does anyone here use one of these things and/or know of a good one to use?
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:18 pm
by Tim
What size tank are we talking about? I only have a small RO kit that does 190liters a day. I use an old marine salt bucket that held 22 kilo's of salt and it takes about 5 hours for it to fill up. The unit is a Aqualight picobello R/O.
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:30 pm
by xvCODY
First off, welcome to Kentucky. =D
I don't know much about RODI systems but here's a video for you.
http://youtu.be/1QKJbO4UBJw
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:18 pm
by Pufferpunk
I purchase all my RO supplies from
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:42 am
by buckeyefieldsupply
That Mr. Saltwater Tank has great taste in RODI units!
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
*Brand name, high-rejection membrane
*Specifications provided for each stage
*Pressure gauge after the prefilters and before the membrane
*Thermometer
*TDS meter (handheld or in-line)
*DI bypass
*Vertical DI stage
*Refillable DI cartridge
*Aluminum bracket
*Quick connect fittings
*No water from pressurized storage container delivered to DI
*Flush valve
*Clear housings
*High-quality instructions written in clear English
*Customer support before, during, and after your purchase
*A vendor involved in your hobby[/list]
Russ
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:59 am
by puffpaddy
PP I am also in the market for a RO/DI system. Which one would you recommend/use? If I were to choose one I would pick the drinking water and reef system. I know nothing about what to look for in these systems.
Re: Good Reverse Osmosis system for aquarium?
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:15 am
by buckeyefieldsupply
puffpaddy wrote:
I know nothing about what to look for in these systems.
Sure you do - see my post above.
Russ