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It occurs once or twice a year (actually more). I neglect to replace my RO/DI cartridges when needed. Maybe because I left it running for several days while on a trip. Or maybe because the last carbon block I bought was delivered 2 weeks later than expected. Or maybe because I had to do 2 * 70%...

I started a 15 gallon reef tank about 3 weeks ago and used tap water with a water conditoner, everything has been doing good other then having alge issues and i am aware I should be using RODI water. If i start doing water changes with RODI from now on will that tap water be filtered out ?

I'm new to the hobby and I'm thinking about getting an RO system for my tank, I've been using tap water with a conditioner(i know its a lot less than ideal) hence the reason I'm looking to buy an RO or RODI system. the quesion is, is an RO system good enough or better than tap with a...

I’m running two carbon, one paper, one membrane, and one DI canister. I just replaced everything as I’ve recently moved and I’m on well water. I bought a higher quality membrane and it’s typically 5 ppm before hitting the DI. Based on what I read it sounds like that’s on the money. Problem Is...

I’ve had a few rock flower anemones for a while and they’ve been doing great in my tank. I recently got a new one from a company that’s been giving me trouble last week and it appears to not be doing so good. What are signs that a rock flower anemone is dead? Also what steps should I take if it...

I’ve recently moved to Colorado from Florida. I’ve noticed that the tap water here is cold enough someone LITERALLY does not need ice lol. In fact when the rodi was running at night to fill 100 g system (Total water volume). There was condensation on the unit. At just a hair under 80 psi and...

For sale 7 stage RODI with triple di with flush kit psi meter and dual inline tds meters. Also chloramine monster. Input to di had a drip leak did not change out the connector just used pvc tape no longer leaks see attached photo. Also for sale is two sets of di resin and with three additional...

Over the past two days I’ve noticed a thin and spotty film on the surface of my RO water. Any idea what this is and will it hurt my livestock? I’ve been removing it just by putting a strip of filter pad while mixing water.

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Hey guys i have a RODI system and i feel like the water flow is very weak, I also have a Booster pump currently at 80 PSI. Does anyone know what the water flow should be like? Took me about an 45 minutes to an hour to make 10 gallons of water, Is that normal?

So Im in the middle of cycling my tank with fish in it. Checking the water parameters it seems like the nitrites and ammonia are very high, which obviously it’s supposed to happen, but it seems like it’s really not going down. Is it possible to do a 50% to 75% water change in the middle of...

So I started a new biocube 32 about a week and a half ago. I was so lazy to mix salt water and I found this water (Imagitarium Pacific Ocean Water) at Petco. I tested my levels today ammonia was 0, nitrite was 0, and nitrate was 2. Ummm... so is my tank completely cycled. I’ve never used this...

So I have been testing my water Everyday and my parameters are 420 Calcium 8.5 to 9.3 Kh 1200 Magnesium Started adding Kent’s magnesium for 3 days and can not get it to Raise. Any Advice ? Would be much appreciated have a Kung Pow Monti on the way and would like it to be around 1300. Also...

So here's a pretty dumb question - I have a 120 gallon aquarium I'm starting up. I'd like to get the cycle moving along as I get all the equipment and hardware together, but obviously that volume of water is going to be a bit of a pain to acquire. I could call my mom and pop LFS or try to make...

Soooo. Been using some scrap supplies and a random turtle tank I had laying around to do a new project. I build custom bioactive vivariums for tropical reptiles on the side, so I grow most of the plants I use in my green house. I’ve been vending through a buddy’s booth at the reptile shows, so...

Is it healthy to drink 0 TDS water as my only drinking, cooking water source? Or do I need the minerals left over. Our tap water TDS is 450 and even through the fridge filter, it is still 400. We even got an Aquasana whole house filter with softener and pre/post filter and it still shows...

The new house my wife and I are buying has a well and iv just learned that it's best to run rodi units up around 60-90 psi. I don't know the pressure but I would assume the well pump has a 30/50 switch. So I've looked into the Vertex Puratek deluxe 100 Or The BRS 4 stage with a booster pump...

So I know this is a noob question, but I have a special water source where my tap gets filtered before it comes out, so no chlorine in the water and such. TDS is 200 due to elevated calcium and such. I was always told that you should always use RO water, but I was never told why. All I know that...

Hello, I am trying to find out how much Calcium, DKH, and Magnesium is being used in a day in my reef tank. I don't currently have a 2 part dosing system to keep the levels right and I am using 2 different things do dose and it is been working, but I need help with the calculations. I might...

Hello, I am wondering if a protein skimmer takes Calcium, DKH, and Magnesium out of a reef tank? I am trying to see if there is a way to keep these things in the water without having to dose so much, as this stuff can get expensive quickly.

Is it because water parameters are off, Calcium, DKH, Magnesium, or maybe to much salt?

who here disconnects their di and makes drinking water with the first filters? Does the waste waster outweigh the convenience ?

Can anyone enlighten me on what this is and/or a cause? First time I’ve ever noticed it. White/greyish film at the water’s surface. If I gently place a paper towel on the surface, it soaks much of it up and I can’t see as much from looking below. In the picture, the white lines circle where the...

As many times I got valuable information from this forum, I want to share my new experiences to pursuit the most crystal and clear water I can. I have three tanks: - one AIO hospital tank running for 4 months. It has 20 gal, Tunze DOC 9001 skimmer, one box of Marine Pure biomedia balls. No sump...

Hey all, My coraline algae that was once purpleish, is now bleaching white or a faded grey. I'm assuming it's my lighting because parts that have less light are still purple. Behind my anemone when it shrinks up, the coraline is still purple behind it. It started with white spots taking...