what do you use to reserve your RO water?

aquariajunky · 12/13/2008, 07:51 PM

i had to get my ro unit up and running pretty quickly and didnt have much time to come up with a good solution so i ened up using a 33gal trash can, new of course

whats everyone else using?

Fish_wiz2 · 12/13/2008, 09:31 PM

I like rubbermaid brutes as some are HDPE

THolleyH46 · 12/13/2008, 10:02 PM

trash can's a pretty good solution, in fact the only thing I've ever used.

Fish_wiz2 · 12/13/2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by THolleyH46
trash can's a pretty good solution, in fact the only thing I've ever used.

I agree but make sure it is a HDPE canister or else the plastic can leach phosphates and stuff into the water making it undesired, happening to me and my cheap 33 gallon rubbermaid (this is not the brute though)

Furnman · 12/14/2008, 11:13 AM

From a local reefer I was able to find "food grade" barrels. They include screw on lids. I believe that they were previously used to store dill pickles. I have salt water in one and the RO/ DI water in the other. I have them plumbed together making water changes and salt make up a snap. I see these listed on Craigs list from time to time. A good price is $20-25.00 / each.

DE

aquariajunky · 12/14/2008, 04:36 PM

forgot about those type of barrels, good idea, i need to find one in my area

dickhordishay · 12/14/2008, 04:58 PM

Not to step on shoes, but are you sure you need ro water?

I'm still a newbie and all (1 year in), and have read many doomsday scenarios if you don't use it.

I couldn't afford it at the time and kept using well water, all the while pricing ro/di units for future investment.

Then I started reading a bunch of threads with people who do use ro/di water and were perplexed with their bad water conditions/ algae problems.

Seems to me a lot of people jumped on the bandwagon and stated a salty couldn't be kept without ro/di.

Maybe it's because I don't have a lot of corals yet or whatever, but I've been using well water for over a year now without issue. Algae hasn't been a problem. Maybe I'm lucky?

dew2loud1 · 12/14/2008, 05:16 PM

I've used cheap rubbermaid trash cans for the last six years with no issues whatsoever, I don't believe they have to be brute containers, I go through about 100+ gallons per week and like I said never a problem.

luisagos · 12/14/2008, 05:53 PM

I am thinking of buying one of these

http://www.watertanks.com/watertanks...n=20&capmax=35

mg426 · 12/14/2008, 07:05 PM

I use a 30 gallon aquarium that I had laying around from the fresh water days.

Chihuahua6 · 12/14/2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dickhordishay
Not to step on shoes, but are you sure you need ro water?

I'm still a newbie and all (1 year in), and have read many doomsday scenarios if you don't use it.

I couldn't afford it at the time and kept using well water, all the while pricing ro/di units for future investment.

Then I started reading a bunch of threads with people who do use ro/di water and were perplexed with their bad water conditions/ algae problems.

Seems to me a lot of people jumped on the bandwagon and stated a salty couldn't be kept without ro/di.

Maybe it's because I don't have a lot of corals yet or whatever, but I've been using well water for over a year now without issue. Algae hasn't been a problem. Maybe I'm lucky?

Algae problems have many causes. Using ro water doesn't guarantee that you will not get algae problems.

Not having algae problems does not guarantee that your water conditions are top notch either.

People have learned from the experience of other hobbyists, chemists and biologists about the benefits of using ro water. Most of us experienced folks wouldn't dream of running a reef tank without one.

dickhordishay · 12/14/2008, 08:19 PM

Why? Because of copper or other metals? I'm assuming my snails and shrimp wouldn't have lasted this long if that was the case. Maybe I'm lucky?

aquariajunky · 12/15/2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by luisagos
I am thinking of buying one of these

http://www.watertanks.com/watertanks...n=20&capmax=35

not bad prices, found some good deals on ebay on those types also

xsocali · 12/15/2008, 09:41 PM

The food grade barrels are the one that I use...one for RO and the other one for salt with a pump and heater.

chris4869 · 12/15/2008, 09:49 PM

I ran into this one a couple of days ago.
Use Food Grade Barrels (previously used for softdrink or juice) with Free Shipping.

30 Gallon for $59.95 (Free Shipping)
15 Gallon for $33.95 (Free Shipping)

12/13/2008, 07:51 PM	#1
aquariajunky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south bend, in Posts: 33	what do you use to reserve your RO water? i had to get my ro unit up and running pretty quickly and didnt have much time to come up with a good solution so i ened up using a 33gal trash can, new of course whats everyone else using?

12/13/2008, 09:31 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I like rubbermaid brutes as some are HDPE __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

12/13/2008, 10:02 PM	#3
THolleyH46 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 210	trash can's a pretty good solution, in fact the only thing I've ever used. __________________ TOM "No, I didn't spill any water on the floor near any electrical cords!" Current Tank Info: 120 Tall reef tank

12/14/2008, 04:58 PM	#7
dickhordishay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 214	Not to step on shoes, but are you sure you need ro water? I'm still a newbie and all (1 year in), and have read many doomsday scenarios if you don't use it. I couldn't afford it at the time and kept using well water, all the while pricing ro/di units for future investment. Then I started reading a bunch of threads with people who do use ro/di water and were perplexed with their bad water conditions/ algae problems. Seems to me a lot of people jumped on the bandwagon and stated a salty couldn't be kept without ro/di. Maybe it's because I don't have a lot of corals yet or whatever, but I've been using well water for over a year now without issue. Algae hasn't been a problem. Maybe I'm lucky? __________________ J Current Tank Info: corals: xenia, red mushroom, German blue polyp

12/14/2008, 05:53 PM	#9
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	I am thinking of buying one of these http://www.watertanks.com/watertanks...n=20&capmax=35 Last edited by luisagos; 12/14/2008 at 06:00 PM.

12/14/2008, 11:13 AM	#5
Furnman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 106	From a local reefer I was able to find "food grade" barrels. They include screw on lids. I believe that they were previously used to store dill pickles. I have salt water in one and the RO/ DI water in the other. I have them plumbed together making water changes and salt make up a snap. I see these listed on Craigs list from time to time. A good price is $20-25.00 / each. DE

12/14/2008, 04:36 PM	#6
aquariajunky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south bend, in Posts: 33	forgot about those type of barrels, good idea, i need to find one in my area

12/14/2008, 05:16 PM	#8
dew2loud1 backyard berghia breeder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marion, Oh Posts: 703	I've used cheap rubbermaid trash cans for the last six years with no issues whatsoever, I don't believe they have to be brute containers, I go through about 100+ gallons per week and like I said never a problem.

12/14/2008, 07:05 PM	#10
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I use a 30 gallon aquarium that I had laying around from the fresh water days. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

12/14/2008, 08:19 PM	#12
dickhordishay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 214	Why? Because of copper or other metals? I'm assuming my snails and shrimp wouldn't have lasted this long if that was the case. Maybe I'm lucky? __________________ J Current Tank Info: corals: xenia, red mushroom, German blue polyp

12/15/2008, 09:41 PM	#14
xsocali Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Springs,Co. Posts: 119	The food grade barrels are the one that I use...one for RO and the other one for salt with a pump and heater.

12/15/2008, 09:49 PM	#15
chris4869 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,006	I ran into this one a couple of days ago. Use Food Grade Barrels (previously used for softdrink or juice) with Free Shipping. 30 Gallon for $59.95 (Free Shipping) 15 Gallon for $33.95 (Free Shipping)