Reef Octopus question

Bike2k · 10/09/2012, 08:49 PM

I just purchased a RO NWB-150 for my 75 g DT. the question I have is, is it better to empty the collection cup or use the drain for the cup to a secondary container?

ajcanale · 10/09/2012, 09:52 PM

Collection cup is by far the most common

simpp88 · 10/09/2012, 09:58 PM

Doesn't really matter, just don't forget about the secondary container and let it overflow.

theatrus · 10/09/2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpp88

Doesn't really matter, just don't forget about the secondary container and let it overflow.

Thats why I have my containers in the sump - if/when they do overflow, at least I'm not any worse off.

ebacon · 10/10/2012, 12:17 AM

I like the drain, which goes right to a deep sink in my fish room.... Also run the air intake outside, yes drill a hole in your wall. The fresh air will help stabilize your ph

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

KCombs · 10/10/2012, 06:07 AM

I've had WAAAY too many overflows after adding mag or whatever to trust the collection cup overflow & my floor....at least if the cup by itself overflows it goes back in the tank ...

that said I might still rig somekinda collection bottle/float sw deal with my Apex so it shuts of when full or when the skimmer goes nuts

Bike2k · 10/10/2012, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the advice

10/09/2012, 08:49 PM	#1
Bike2k Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 251	Reef Octopus question I just purchased a RO NWB-150 for my 75 g DT. the question I have is, is it better to empty the collection cup or use the drain for the cup to a secondary container? __________________ Bike2k Water parameters:PH: 8.0, SG:1.025, Ammonia:0, NO2:0, NO3:5, PO4:0.08,dKH:6.2,Ca :375,Mg:1080__75g DT, Solarmax H.O. (2) 54 watt T5 lights & night LEDs, RO NWB-150 skimmer, Eheim 1262 main pum

10/09/2012, 09:52 PM	#2
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	Collection cup is by far the most common __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

10/10/2012, 12:17 AM	#5
ebacon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Charles Mo Posts: 1,084	I like the drain, which goes right to a deep sink in my fish room.... Also run the air intake outside, yes drill a hole in your wall. The fresh air will help stabilize your ph Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Everybody Loves Bacon

10/10/2012, 06:07 AM	#6
KCombs They Call me "RifRaf" Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: with Poly Pure Bred Posts: 547	I've had WAAAY too many overflows after adding mag or whatever to trust the collection cup overflow & my floor....at least if the cup by itself overflows it goes back in the tank ... that said I might still rig somekinda collection bottle/float sw deal with my Apex so it shuts of when full or when the skimmer goes nuts __________________ I'm no "Expert", I'm just someone who has failed more than you have The beatings will continue until moral improves Current Tank Info: 90G reef, 150G FOWLR

10/10/2012, 05:02 PM	#7
Bike2k Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 251	Thanks for the advice __________________ Bike2k Water parameters:PH: 8.0, SG:1.025, Ammonia:0, NO2:0, NO3:5, PO4:0.08,dKH:6.2,Ca :375,Mg:1080__75g DT, Solarmax H.O. (2) 54 watt T5 lights & night LEDs, RO NWB-150 skimmer, Eheim 1262 main pum

10/09/2012, 09:58 PM	#3
simpp88 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 184	Doesn't really matter, just don't forget about the secondary container and let it overflow.