RODI flood and upgrade

[mdpitts]

Hi Everyone, I left my RODI on for 12 hours and have no furniture downstairs, my entire flooring will be replaced and the rooms repainted and drywalled. I have a 40g breeder on one of those metal frame stands and I hate it. I'm a single, 60 years old female do-it-yourselfer with a semi-bad back. I can still lift 5 gallons of water and pour it into the tank so I'm not doing too bad. Anyway, I'm thinking about upgrading my tank in early December. I love the foot-print of the 40G breeder. I'm looking at the Red Sea G2 Nano Max XXL or maybe the JBJ 65 AIO.

I'm wanting to keep the 36" across the tank mainly because of my 6-Line Wrasse who LOVES to zoom across the tank. I would hate to deprive him and go smaller although I kind of wish I would. I'm wondering if it would be easier on me to go with a sump type tank or AIO. I do struggle a little with keeping my parameters perfect. I think I was cleaning the tank too hard every week and killing my good stuff in the tank.

Anyone have any feedback on this? I've actually got a ton of other questions but I'll take it easy on y'all for now.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I had loads of ro/di overflows in the past. In my current tank setup, I use a Tunze ro controller to prevent them, which it has perfectly.

 

[Uncle99]

Hi Everyone, I left my RODI on for 12 hours and have no furniture downstairs, my entire flooring will be replaced and the rooms repainted and drywalled. I have a 40g breeder on one of those metal frame stands and I hate it. I'm a single, 60 years old female do-it-yourselfer with a semi-bad back. I can still lift 5 gallons of water and pour it into the tank so I'm not doing too bad. Anyway, I'm thinking about upgrading my tank in early December. I love the foot-print of the 40G breeder. I'm looking at the Red Sea G2 Nano Max XXL or maybe the JBJ 65 AIO.

I'm wanting to keep the 36" across the tank mainly because of my 6-Line Wrasse who LOVES to zoom across the tank. I would hate to deprive him and go smaller although I kind of wish I would. I'm wondering if it would be easier on me to go with a sump type tank or AIO. I do struggle a little with keeping my parameters perfect. I think I was cleaning the tank too hard every week and killing my good stuff in the tank.

Anyone have any feedback on this? I've actually got a ton of other questions but I'll take it easy on y'all for now.

In the same spot as you
I find the AIO way easier to manage and sump.

This is an Innovative Marine 48” 80g all in one.
They have a 50g which I think is 36”

Good luck

 

[BeanAnimal]

Hi Everyone, I left my RODI on for 12 hours and have no furniture downstairs, my entire flooring will be replaced and the rooms repainted and drywalled. I have a 40g breeder on one of those metal frame stands and I hate it. I'm a single, 60 years old female do-it-yourselfer with a semi-bad back. I can still lift 5 gallons of water and pour it into the tank so I'm not doing too bad. Anyway, I'm thinking about upgrading my tank in early December. I love the foot-print of the 40G breeder. I'm looking at the Red Sea G2 Nano Max XXL or maybe the JBJ 65 AIO.

I'm wanting to keep the 36" across the tank mainly because of my 6-Line Wrasse who LOVES to zoom across the tank. I would hate to deprive him and go smaller although I kind of wish I would. I'm wondering if it would be easier on me to go with a sump type tank or AIO. I do struggle a little with keeping my parameters perfect. I think I was cleaning the tank too hard every week and killing my good stuff in the tank.

Anyone have any feedback on this? I've actually got a ton of other questions but I'll take it easy on y'all for now.

It sounds like an AIO may be best for you with regard to keeping things simple. I don't have modern relevant experience with any of the current AIO options, so would defer to others who do.

I personally would not buy RedSea products given what appears to be a years long rash of failures of some of their larger models.

Randy's recommendation for the Tunze controller is great. We've all had RODI floods and the Tunze is a solid option for preventing them.

 

[mdpitts]

I had loads of ro/di overflows in the past. In my current tank setup, I use a Tunze ro controller to prevent them, which it has perfectly.

I'll look into that. I've been awake at night wondering if I'm going to mess things up again. I actually did overflow again while the flooring and drywall was cut and it was interesting to see how the water flowed across my floor. Some spots were dry while the area on either side was wet.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I'll look into that. I've been awake at night wondering if I'm going to mess things up again. I actually did overflow again while the flooring and drywall was cut and it was interesting to see how the water flowed across my floor. Some spots were dry while the area on either side was wet.

Be sure to collect the ro/di in a separate container (like a Brute trash can) rather than go directly to the tank.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

A mechanical float valve to shut off the rodi is cheap insurance if you forget its running. Leak sensors are great for when water makes it to the floor. Im sure there are some stand alone units out there. Although I am not familiar with them.

I like zwave or zigbee devices as I have them conneted to home assistant and homeseer smart home controllers. Maybe someone here has experience with some stand alone type of leak detection sensors and could offer an opinion/recommendation?

I think some will just beep, so if no ones around they are useless. Something that could notify you if you are away...is slightly better. Something that can actually shut off a valve automatically is best.

I think most of us have forgot about the ol rodi at some point in out journey. Before I starting automating everything....back in the stone age, a timer/alarm helped jog the ol noggin. Even then, accidents happen.

 

[exnisstech]

A mechanical float valve to shut off the rodi is cheap insurance if you forget its running

10+ years and never had rodi flood tho I've had other floods caused by ignorance and being easily distracted.

PS forgot to mention. I would avoid redsea tanks like the plague.

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[Zezerrian]

Definitely agree with exnisstech on the mechanical float valve, never an issue with them stopping the flow.

I would also highly recommend avoiding Red Sea tanks as they have proven to be unreliable

 

[mdpitts]

In the same spot as you
I find the AIO way easier to manage and sump.

This is an Innovative Marine 48” 80g all in one.
They have a 50g which I think is 36”

Good luck

That looks really nice. I am consideriing IM.

 

[mdpitts]

10+ years and never had rodi flood tho I've had other floods caused by ignorance and being easily distracted.

PS forgot to mention. I would avoid redsea tanks like the plague.

My first

2nd and last

GAHHHH! That sucks. I have seen the posts where they have failed. I'm was thinking maybe a smaller tank would be safe. I also like the new Red Sea Frame but I don't know how much money I want to sink into a tank set-up. I for sure want a nicer looking tank than an Aqueon 40b but I do ALLLLLL (pool, hot tub, yard work, 3D printing, sewing and quilting, soap and candle making etc. ) the things and I am already overstretched.

I'll try that float switch.

 

[mdpitts]

A mechanical float valve to shut off the rodi is cheap insurance if you forget its running. Leak sensors are great for when water makes it to the floor. Im sure there are some stand alone units out there. Although I am not familiar with them.

I like zwave or zigbee devices as I have them conneted to home assistant and homeseer smart home controllers. Maybe someone here has experience with some stand alone type of leak detection sensors and could offer an opinion/recommendation?

I think some will just beep, so if no ones around they are useless. Something that could notify you if you are away...is slightly better. Something that can actually shut off a valve automatically is best.

I think most of us have forgot about the ol rodi at some point in out journey. Before I starting automating everything....back in the stone age, a timer/alarm helped jog the ol noggin. Even then, accidents happen.

The really dumb thing is I had a brand new box of those alarms you can set on the floor and they beep when water hits them. They work really good and they were loud - a friend let me borrow one to try before I bought some. I would use my Alexa device to set a timer but if the container wasn't full enough I would forget to reset the timer.

 

[mdpitts]

Definitely agree with exnisstech on the mechanical float valve, never an issue with them stopping the flow.

I would also highly recommend avoiding Red Sea tanks as they have proven to be unreliable

I've heard that about Red Sea. I just love that you can get the full set-up. I guess I'll turn to JBJ and IM for an AIO.

 

[exnisstech]

GAHHHH! That sucks. I have seen the posts where they have failed. I'm was thinking maybe a smaller tank would be safe. I also like the new Red Sea Frame but I don't know how much money I want to sink into a tank set-up. I for sure want a nicer looking tank than an Aqueon 40b but I do ALLLLLL (pool, hot tub, yard work, 3D printing, sewing and quilting, soap and candle making etc. ) the things and I am already overstretched.

I'll try that float switch.

My first failure was a reefer 170 so it's not only large tanks unfortunately.