Rodi tds

[DTz]

Hi guys , I’ve recently started a new tank. And plan to start filling tp tank, after not using the rodi unit for 3 years, I changed the filter and starter running it, 1st batch of water was 18ppm. After 30 mins of running it is not at 6 ppm. Is 6 ppm acceptable for sps tank? And what’s the reason for the drop of ppm as I run more water?

 

[Reefahholic]

Hi guys , I’ve recently started a new tank. And plan to start filling tp tank, after not using the rodi unit for 3 years, I changed the filter and starter running it, 1st batch of water was 18ppm. After 30 mins of running it is not at 6 ppm. Is 6 ppm acceptable for sps tank? And what’s the reason for the drop of ppm as I run more water?

TDS creep comes off the membrane on startup, and then drops after a few minutes. 6 TDS isn’t optimal for SPS. 0 TDS is what you want.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Does it not drop to 0 ppm TDS after a gallon or two passes through?

 

[gbroadbridge]

Hi guys , I’ve recently started a new tank. And plan to start filling tp tank, after not using the rodi unit for 3 years, I changed the filter and starter running it, 1st batch of water was 18ppm. After 30 mins of running it is not at 6 ppm. Is 6 ppm acceptable for sps tank? And what’s the reason for the drop of ppm as I run more water?

What is the TDS going into the unit, and after the membrane?

Did the membrane dry out in storage?

 

[DTz]

Sry guy. Just realised that this is a ro unit and not rodi. But I bought the canister and resin for it. Just installed and now the tds is 0 haha

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Sounds good.

Happy Reefing. :)