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Lakes aqueriam · 03/31/2013, 09:13 PM

My pet store is very far from my house and I can't do as many water changes as I would like ( ps I keep all my major and Miner elements in line ) would it be better to put a rodi in my Garage or get a Gfo and carbon reactor to keep my water cleaner

Michigan Mike · 03/31/2013, 11:04 PM

If you are buying pure RO/DI (with salt) or NSW get a reactor & run GFO if you have phosphates & algae issues. Otherwise make your own RO/DI & mix your own salt, Check it w/ a refractometer.

I strongly recommend having a good RO/DI & making your own saltwater unless you get Natural Salt Water (NSW).
A refractometer (and 35ppt calibration fluid) is standard issue to check your salt content, don't go without it unless you use natural sea water, even then you should check it...

Ron Reefman · 04/01/2013, 02:50 AM

Get an RO/DI and have clean water. GFO and carbon can help with a few specific issues but they don't have nearly the effect of a water change. If you can do water changes and get to a mature and balanced system, you don't need any GFO or carbon.

Mr. Bill · 04/01/2013, 03:10 AM

Definitely get the RO/DI unit; it will pay for itself very quickly if you count the gas you're using to get water plus the cost of the water from your "not so" LFS. In no time at all, you could save enough to add the reactors as well.

millionmanus · 04/01/2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Bill

Definitely get the RO/DI unit; it will pay for itself very quickly if you count the gas you're using to get water plus the cost of the water from your "not so" LFS. In no time at all, you could save enough to add the reactors as well.

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Lakes aqueriam · 04/01/2013, 06:29 AM

Can I put a rodi out side in like a storage room and run hose water ... And second how long dose salt take to mix in a 5 gallon bucket I reather just make fresh thin take it upstairs and mix salt in the 5 gallon

kc350twin · 04/01/2013, 06:36 AM

In my opinion you gonna need both I don't think this is a "one or the other" question.

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03/31/2013, 09:13 PM	#1
Lakes aqueriam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 22	What would help more My pet store is very far from my house and I can't do as many water changes as I would like ( ps I keep all my major and Miner elements in line ) would it be better to put a rodi in my Garage or get a Gfo and carbon reactor to keep my water cleaner

04/01/2013, 02:50 AM	#3
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Get an RO/DI and have clean water. GFO and carbon can help with a few specific issues but they don't have nearly the effect of a water change. If you can do water changes and get to a mature and balanced system, you don't need any GFO or carbon. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

04/01/2013, 03:10 AM	#4
Mr. Bill Native Floridian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Top of the Bay Posts: 256	Definitely get the RO/DI unit; it will pay for itself very quickly if you count the gas you're using to get water plus the cost of the water from your "not so" LFS. In no time at all, you could save enough to add the reactors as well. __________________ Enjoying the saltwater hobby since 1974.

04/01/2013, 06:36 AM	#7
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	In my opinion you gonna need both I don't think this is a "one or the other" question. Kc3 __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

03/31/2013, 11:04 PM	#2
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	If you are buying pure RO/DI (with salt) or NSW get a reactor & run GFO if you have phosphates & algae issues. Otherwise make your own RO/DI & mix your own salt, Check it w/ a refractometer. I strongly recommend having a good RO/DI & making your own saltwater unless you get Natural Salt Water (NSW). A refractometer (and 35ppt calibration fluid) is standard issue to check your salt content, don't go without it unless you use natural sea water, even then you should check it...

04/01/2013, 06:29 AM	#6
Lakes aqueriam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 22	Can I put a rodi out side in like a storage room and run hose water ... And second how long dose salt take to mix in a 5 gallon bucket I reather just make fresh thin take it upstairs and mix salt in the 5 gallon