RO/DI unit

oceanlife83

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Anyone have a recommended ro/di unit ? I am looking to get one just reading different reviews. I know some of this comes into personal opinion.
 
Surprised no one has chimed in for Buckeye Field Supply. They have a lot of satisfied customers here too. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the systems mentioned so far. If I may make a suggestion, I found some of the Bulk Reef Supply videos on RODI units and installation helpful.
 
Thanks for the information. I am trying to get a few more items i need for my reef tank. Although I am finding this hobby very very addicting. I started with a 29 gallon fish only tank moved to 55 gallon reef. I am wanting to go to 125 or bigger. Would love to have a tank the size of my house.. Just can't seem to get enough.
 
Not a lot of differences between any of them. It is just a plastic housing that holds your filters. The difference is in the cartridges. Some of them are better quality than others. Other things to look for are quick disconnects - makes for easier maintenance, a pressure valve to see if your faucet is putting out the proper pressure for optimal performance (70 PSI is what most units recommend), and a TDS monitor so you can tell when it is time to change cartridges.
I would say to make sure and get a 4 stage unit which will include, sediment, carbon block, membrane, and a final deionizing resin chamber. If you live in an area where there are a lot of silicates in the water (or if you constantly fight diatoms in your tank) get an add-on silicate remover.
 
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