New house, New build

WIReefer · Mar 10, 2021

littlebeard said:
Sounds exactly like the problem I had.

I think you're going to have to gas off the CO2. You can check out a video here about it. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/Extend-Lifespan-of-DI-Resin-Reduce-CO2-How-To-Tuesday

Also another calculator
https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/CO2DIDepletion.php
I don't think a better RODI unit will affect this, I could be wrong and there is a product out there that I am unaware of, but I think it's bound by the CO2.

Thank you for sharing I’m going to have to check this out!

WIReefer · Mar 10, 2021

Very interesting video I am going to test my water and see what my levels are.

fishguy242 · Mar 11, 2021

hi,sorry too. old school.. ;Facepalm ASM g4 -5 ,upgrade pump if needed to octo bubble blaster 3000..will get job done ,
they don't fluctuate ,easy to clean..:cool:

WIReefer · Mar 11, 2021

fishguy242 said:
hi,sorry too. old school.. ;Facepalm ASM g4 -5 ,upgrade pump if needed to octo bubble blaster 3000..will get job done ,
they don't fluctuate ,easy to clean..:cool:

Nice! Some of these skimmers I’m looking at are absolutely humongous and I love it ha

ggNoRe · Mar 11, 2021

Very cool looking setup! You might want to check out purewaterclub for a new RODI unit they are so much cheaper than all the other sites I saw.

Also, I went with an Aquamaxx RC3 skimmer and am happy with it thus far. Think it's a really good value as well.

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

Do you guys think it’s worth it to purchase a $800-$1,000 dollar skimmer? I haven’t ran a skimmer in about 4 years. But I’m going to need one on this new tank. I’m looking into ro skimmers ran those before and loved them.

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

I was looking into this one looks pretty good.

Zach B · Mar 13, 2021

Wow, that's definitely a big skimmer! While my system won't be quite as large, here’s the one I got. Im guessing I'll be around 190-200 gallons.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-202ss-internal-protein-skimmer.html

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

Z&KFarmsWI said:
Wow, that's definitely a big skimmer! While my system won't be quite as large, here’s the one I got. Im guessing I'll be around 190-200 gallons.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-202ss-internal-protein-skimmer.html

Some really good reviews on that! Thinking I’m going to pull the trigger!

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

Or I might get this one hmm lol

Zach B · Mar 13, 2021

Keep en eye out in the open box section of BRS! You can find some good deals on skimmers and other equipment :)

Weasel1960 · Mar 13, 2021

I haven’t decided on mine yet but what I have been reading is bigger and $$$ isn’t necessarily better. Slightly under sized may work better. I am also going to do macroalgae in refugium and displays to help out

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

Weasel1960 said:
I haven’t decided on mine yet but what I have been reading is bigger and $$$ isn’t necessarily better. Slightly under sized may work better. I am also going to do macroalgae in refugium and displays to help out

I have read that as well, it’s hard to decide I hear people go both ways I want to run my system such as heavy import and heavy export method.

WIReefer · Mar 13, 2021

So I will have roughly 325-350 gallons of water volume I’m going to try and find a skimmer roughly rated for 250 gallons heavy bioload. What do y’all think about that?

Zach B · Mar 13, 2021

I think either the same one I got or one size bigger would work

Weasel1960 · Mar 13, 2021

You guys are much more experienced than me, but following. I am holding off on any more planning until the guys at work figure out my floor load. If I have to lighten the load and beef up the floor I might use make a “fish closet” in basement below the tank for bigger sump QT, & ATO.