Still learning lingo

smittysmith2 · 03/01/2015, 12:46 PM

What does RO/DI mean. I see it a lot and the easiest way to learn is to ask.

Sk8r · 03/01/2015, 12:48 PM

Reverse osmosis and deionization, a filter that removes everything but the h's and ohs from H2O, thus preparing it to be the perfect base for your salt mix---to achieve 'ocean'. http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php/rodi-faq

cloak · 03/01/2015, 01:32 PM

Check this out.

http://successfulreefkeeping.com/res...ping-acronyms/

HTH.

03/01/2015, 12:46 PM	#1
smittysmith2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 82	Still learning lingo What does RO/DI mean. I see it a lot and the easiest way to learn is to ask.

03/01/2015, 12:48 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Reverse osmosis and deionization, a filter that removes everything but the h's and ohs from H2O, thus preparing it to be the perfect base for your salt mix---to achieve 'ocean'. http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php/rodi-faq __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

03/01/2015, 01:32 PM	#3
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Check this out. http://successfulreefkeeping.com/res...ping-acronyms/ HTH.