Your input would be greatly appreciated!

Daddeo · 02/26/2006, 12:52 AM

I'm at a "crossroad" in equipment purchasing......
I can't decide what to purchase next, a RO/DI system or a better VHO ballast setup. What would you buy next?

nemofish2217 · 02/26/2006, 12:58 AM

IMO, water quality should alwasy come first.... RO/DI IMO is the foundation for a good long and successful reef. Your lighting will be fine until later.... i just think that RO/DI is essential.....

atram · 02/26/2006, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nemofish2217
IMO, water quality should alwasy come first.... RO/DI IMO is the foundation for a good long and successful reef. Your lighting will be fine until later.... i just think that RO/DI is essential.....

Agree

sherm71tank · 02/26/2006, 01:06 AM

This will be a very one sided poll I think. By the way I agree. Ro or Ro/Di all the way!

Daddeo · 02/26/2006, 01:06 AM

I din't think of that...........................

I am tired of buying RO/DI water from the store....

nemofish2217 · 02/26/2006, 01:09 AM

if you are willing to keep buying RO/DI water, then go ahead and get the VHO's. however, if you are going to stop buying the water, then i recommend getting the RO/DI...

Daddeo · 02/26/2006, 01:34 AM

I don't mind buying the water I guess I'm trying to get you all to talk me into buying a RO/DI unit

. Although I would still like a new VHO ballast............this was a stupid thread...........

This is what happens when you drink WT 101+Coca~Cola late at night, then decide to get on the internet

!

Daddeo · 02/27/2006, 12:15 AM

Well, I ordered a 6 stage RO/DI that produces 110 gallons a day

! No more lugging around water containers, yeah!!

nemofish2217 · 02/27/2006, 12:28 AM

good choice..i think you will be very pleased with your filter..... now its time to save up for those vho's!

don't you just love this hobby, but your wallet hates it!?

Daddeo · 02/27/2006, 09:42 PM

Thanks, I know I will

. Yes, this hobby is expensive but very rewarding

.

Steffish · 02/27/2006, 10:34 PM

crap!! I accidentally clicked on the wrong one. Cross out one of the vho votes - sorry.

BigReefing · 02/27/2006, 11:44 PM

i love haveing an ro

clown2be · 02/27/2006, 11:45 PM

thats a no brainer, RO/Di unit.

http://stores.ebay.com/Filter-Direct...toreviewQQtZkm

FishhyRen · 02/28/2006, 07:43 AM

www.airwaterice.com walter rules

sherm71tank · 02/28/2006, 09:34 PM

Second on the airwaterice units. They are great!

OnTheReef · 03/01/2006, 03:55 PM

I have a Typhoon III from Air, Water, Ice, most excellent!

Bebo77 · 03/01/2006, 03:58 PM

yup water quality is most important...

Daddeo · 03/08/2006, 11:34 PM

I received the unit this past Monday and have completed a small water change. The unit is a very nice one and I'm so glad that now I can get "pure" water without having to leave the house

.

Now onto that new VHO ballast

.

View Poll Results: What would you buy next?
RO/DI system	50	94.34%
Better VHO ballast setup	3	5.66%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

02/26/2006, 12:52 AM	#1
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	Your input would be greatly appreciated! I'm at a "crossroad" in equipment purchasing...... I can't decide what to purchase next, a RO/DI system or a better VHO ballast setup. What would you buy next? __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

02/26/2006, 01:06 AM	#5
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	I din't think of that........................... I am tired of buying RO/DI water from the store.... __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

02/26/2006, 01:34 AM	#7
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	I don't mind buying the water I guess I'm trying to get you all to talk me into buying a RO/DI unit . Although I would still like a new VHO ballast............this was a stupid thread........... This is what happens when you drink WT 101+Coca~Cola late at night, then decide to get on the internet ! __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

02/27/2006, 12:15 AM	#8
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	Well, I ordered a 6 stage RO/DI that produces 110 gallons a day ! No more lugging around water containers, yeah!! __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

02/26/2006, 12:58 AM	#2
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	IMO, water quality should alwasy come first.... RO/DI IMO is the foundation for a good long and successful reef. Your lighting will be fine until later.... i just think that RO/DI is essential.....

02/26/2006, 01:06 AM	#4
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	This will be a very one sided poll I think. By the way I agree. Ro or Ro/Di all the way!

02/26/2006, 01:09 AM	#6
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	if you are willing to keep buying RO/DI water, then go ahead and get the VHO's. however, if you are going to stop buying the water, then i recommend getting the RO/DI...

02/27/2006, 12:28 AM	#9
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	good choice..i think you will be very pleased with your filter..... now its time to save up for those vho's! don't you just love this hobby, but your wallet hates it!?

02/27/2006, 09:42 PM	#10
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	Thanks, I know I will . Yes, this hobby is expensive but very rewarding . __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.

02/27/2006, 10:34 PM	#11
Steffish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 175	crap!! I accidentally clicked on the wrong one. Cross out one of the vho votes - sorry.

02/27/2006, 11:44 PM	#12
BigReefing Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 454	i love haveing an ro

02/27/2006, 11:45 PM	#13
clown2be Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Corona, Calif Posts: 2,856	thats a no brainer, RO/Di unit. http://stores.ebay.com/Filter-Direct...toreviewQQtZkm

02/28/2006, 07:43 AM	#14
FishhyRen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jax, FLA Posts: 797	www.airwaterice.com walter rules __________________ -FishhyRen 125Gal Allglass RR 600W MH lights 470+W VHOs Beckett Mod Skimmer AmpMaster 3000 Pump Current Tank Info: 125Gal AGA 55Gal sump/refugium, 1070W lighting, AM3000 return, 6100Stream

02/28/2006, 09:34 PM	#15
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	Second on the airwaterice units. They are great!

03/01/2006, 03:55 PM	#16
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	I have a Typhoon III from Air, Water, Ice, most excellent! __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

03/01/2006, 03:58 PM	#17
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	yup water quality is most important... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

03/08/2006, 11:34 PM	#18
Daddeo "Daddius Maximas" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mash Island, Florida Posts: 532	I received the unit this past Monday and have completed a small water change. The unit is a very nice one and I'm so glad that now I can get "pure" water without having to leave the house . Now onto that new VHO ballast . __________________ Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3.