I just figured out the way I have been filtering my water has been discontinued. I was using Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Tap Water Filter to filter my tap-water. That may be why I have so much nutrient buildup in my tank. Does anyone know of an affordable RO/DI setup for a kitchen sink equivalent to this?
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bundybear1981
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Whats your budget? A number of this forums sponsors stock RODI units of different types. A tap adaptor will allow most units to connect to any tap you have.
bundybear1981
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How big is your tank / about how much water do you make at a time?
You may be better of buying RODI from your LFS....
You may be better of buying RODI from your LFS....
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You can get a budget RODI from Buckeye Hydro from around $130 plus shipping or a better unit from BRS for about $180 inc. shipping
Even if you only run it a couple of hours a day and fill some 5g drums with water ready to use.
Even if you only run it a couple of hours a day and fill some 5g drums with water ready to use.
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By my calcualtions (With them being 75GPD units) about 1hr 36mins to fill a 5gal bucket
Thanks for looking into this for me. You are awesome!
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no worries 
happy reefing!
happy reefing!
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I have a 100 GPD unit and it takes about an hour give or take to fill a 5g bucket.
My unit cost me 189$ and its 5 stages. Was worth the investment.
I'm also in Canada so a lot of things are more expensive here when it comes to reefing and the exchange rate.
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I have a 100 GPD unit and it takes about an hour give or take to fill a 5g bucket.
My unit cost me 189$ and its 5 stages. Was worth the investment.
I'm also in Canada so a lot of things are more expensive here when it comes to reefing and the exchange rate.
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What about distilled? It's pretty cheap ( < $1/g in my area, ymmv), and could do the trick until you have a little more money to spend for a full RO/DI system.
To avoid the roommate headaches, you could always hook a splitter to the faucet. A trip to the local hardware store should net you the splitter and fittings needed to connect to any kitchen faucet.
To avoid the roommate headaches, you could always hook a splitter to the faucet. A trip to the local hardware store should net you the splitter and fittings needed to connect to any kitchen faucet.
I bought this system from FountainHeadWaterSystems on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141940859604
It's a 5-stage 100 GPD for under $100. They say it's made in USA and they offer full customer support. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141940859604
It's a 5-stage 100 GPD for under $100. They say it's made in USA and they offer full customer support. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
For a 10g just but two 5 gallon containers and fill them up at a local Whole Foods or fish store. Hell, for a 10g you could just go buy 1g bottles at CVS and call it a day. Hardly seems worth the investment in rodi especially considering the roommate situation.
Source: I used to do this with my 20g and my 10g in college I did with bottles of Aquafina
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Source: I used to do this with my 20g and my 10g in college I did with bottles of Aquafina
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I have the 4-stage Basic Reverse Osmosis Revolution Water Purification System, 75/100 GPD membrane - $90. it came with the faucet adaptor. I have a 29 gal tank
I use two 5 gal water containers I got from my LFS to make 10 gals at a time, 5f or the water change and 5 for top off as needed. Takes about 90 minutes to make 5 gals.
I hook it up to the faucet, make the water, and then store it away until the next batch.
If I fall behind, I drop off an empty at my LFS and pick up a 5 gal container full of their rodi for under $5.
I have never tested the TDS in my rodi, and suspect there my be more TDS than what my LFS sells. Nothing alarming, but I do notice the cyano takes longer to reappear with the LFS water. Just a hunch, but nothing that has me wanting to upgrade the unit. I knew I wasn't buying a high end unit and as far as my needs go, it get the job done.
I use two 5 gal water containers I got from my LFS to make 10 gals at a time, 5f or the water change and 5 for top off as needed. Takes about 90 minutes to make 5 gals.
I hook it up to the faucet, make the water, and then store it away until the next batch.
If I fall behind, I drop off an empty at my LFS and pick up a 5 gal container full of their rodi for under $5.
I have never tested the TDS in my rodi, and suspect there my be more TDS than what my LFS sells. Nothing alarming, but I do notice the cyano takes longer to reappear with the LFS water. Just a hunch, but nothing that has me wanting to upgrade the unit. I knew I wasn't buying a high end unit and as far as my needs go, it get the job done.
I know it doesn't seem worth it at 1st for a little 10 gallon, but I'm trying to plan for the long term. I have a 55 gallon in storage and may even go bigger when I decide to upgrade. Even if I stick with the 10 gallon for a few years, I'll end up spending over 100$ on water a year, so I'd rather just spend the 100$ on an RO/DI now.
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