RODI Help
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Markk96
Premium Member
That's how it is. I cannot remember much about this hobby from the past lol.
rams
ramtheory
Some good live rock, good light and good flow. Not much has changed, well except the newer gizmos.
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Markk96
Premium Member
maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
I'm getting back into it after a shorter hiatus, but things have definitely changed.
One of the things that has changed is that St Louis area, (and I'm betting Belleville area as well), is now using Chloramines in the water instead of just chlorine. Chloramines are better at disinfecting water and helping to kill bacteria and viruses, but is also substantially harder to remove than chlorine. I really recommend spending time on the BRS youtube channel and watching their videos. ALOT of information there. I know you're not a newbie, (and neither am I), but there is still alot of good information there.
I would suggest looking at their RODI video's for more info regarding chloramine busters, (carbon filters can do it), and I really suggest looking at their WWC/BRS hybrid method video's for more info on keeping SPS with current methodology.
RODI videos:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/category/reverse-osmosis-deionization/
WWC/Hybrid method videos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBaMLrfToJywe2mMKDKWoLi1Is-Ro3_xk
To answer your question (finally)....BB is being recommended for SPS for flow purposes. Sand can be used but is a giant nutrient sink that requires more maintenance than BB.
DSB is no longer recommended in most cases.
One of the things that has changed is that St Louis area, (and I'm betting Belleville area as well), is now using Chloramines in the water instead of just chlorine. Chloramines are better at disinfecting water and helping to kill bacteria and viruses, but is also substantially harder to remove than chlorine. I really recommend spending time on the BRS youtube channel and watching their videos. ALOT of information there. I know you're not a newbie, (and neither am I), but there is still alot of good information there.
I would suggest looking at their RODI video's for more info regarding chloramine busters, (carbon filters can do it), and I really suggest looking at their WWC/BRS hybrid method video's for more info on keeping SPS with current methodology.
RODI videos:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/category/reverse-osmosis-deionization/
WWC/Hybrid method videos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBaMLrfToJywe2mMKDKWoLi1Is-Ro3_xk
To answer your question (finally)....BB is being recommended for SPS for flow purposes. Sand can be used but is a giant nutrient sink that requires more maintenance than BB.
DSB is no longer recommended in most cases.
Markk96
Premium Member
That is good advice.
I am taking my time setting this up. I am running a 7 stage RODI.
Two 75gpd membrane
.5 micron sediment
5 micron universal carbon
.5 micron carbon
Cation
Anion
Mixed bed
This setup should help getting the beat water I can.
I will be doing a bare bottom SPS tank with massive flow.
I am taking my time setting this up. I am running a 7 stage RODI.
Two 75gpd membrane
.5 micron sediment
5 micron universal carbon
.5 micron carbon
Cation
Anion
Mixed bed
This setup should help getting the beat water I can.
I will be doing a bare bottom SPS tank with massive flow.
chadscamaro
New member
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Water was bad 10 years ago it's badically toxic now days for aquariums so as said chloramine and ammonia show up a lot so good idea to have some simple tests around for that stuff.
Good to see you back at it Mark!
Water was bad 10 years ago it's badically toxic now days for aquariums so as said chloramine and ammonia show up a lot so good idea to have some simple tests around for that stuff.
Good to see you back at it Mark!
Markk96
Premium Member
Thanks Chad. I am sure I will be up sometime to see what kind of rock you have.
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