RODI unit growing algae

[Callahan88]

So I've noticed that my rodi unit is starting to grow algae, could this make an algae bloom occur? Should I replace it or let it go

 

[Bakes2]

Cant imagine it would be good to leave it be

 

[disc1]

That won't cause algae in your tank directly, the algae in that filter can't get past the RO membrane.

But yeah, that needs to be changed right now.

 

[Callahan88]

Ooooooo k. Will order a new one

 

[jabbott34]

and try to keep the unit out of sun light and you should'nt have to worry about the algae

 

[JMorris271]

I was wondering was it in the sun? You didn't mention where it was.

 

[Callahan88]

It's out side but I've never actually seen if sun hits it

 

[Cymonous]

Some kind of light is hitting it. You wouldn't have algae if light was not getting to it. I would cover it with a cloth and rubberband to hold it over the canister.

 

[whosurcaddie]

Yeah I would change it asap that will kill the life of your membrane. So consider finding a place inside for the unit. If there's no place for it inside consider making a cover for it so no light hits the unit at all.

I would change out the carbon section also.

 

[ShallowPlanet]

As stated change the filters asap and keep light away from it. I knew someone that had a unit in direct sunlight and built a box for it to avoid this kind of issue.

 

[clay12340]

Could also probably buy opaque canisters to replace the clear ones as an option.

 

[Callahan88]

Can I just make my own instead of buying it