Using tap water/aquasafe

[HildebrandRarity]

I have been using tap water with aquasafe, I have a 20 gallon tank and everything seems to be going successfully. Does anyone else use this method or recommend anything else for long term success. I live in Detroit and we have pretty good tapcwater and I also mix it with instant ocean salt.

 

[Retro Reefer]

I would highly recommend investing in a RO/DI system for long term success.. your water looks ok for the most part but the heavy metals, phosphate and silica may eventually cause issues in your tank

 

[HildebrandRarity]

I would highly recommend investing in a RO/DI system for long term success.. your water looks ok for the most part but the heavy metals, phosphate and silica may eventually cause issues in your tank

Thanks , any recoccomedation for a 20 gallen tank, may go to my local fish store to see what they have available

 

[HildebrandRarity]

I would highly recommend investing in a RO/DI system for long term success.. your water looks ok for the most part but the heavy metals, phosphate and silica may eventually cause issues in your tank

https://www.marinedepot.com/aquatic-life-twist-in-100-gpd-4-stage-ro-di-system
This one looks good, may purchase it soon

 

[Fishnut]

Fish only or corals? I still use treated tap for my fish only tanks. RODI for reef tanks.

 

[HildebrandRarity]

Fish only or corals? I still use treated tap for my fish only tanks. RODI for reef tanks.

Just fish however i'm expecting to receive an anemone soon

 

[Retro Reefer]

https://www.marinedepot.com/aquatic-life-twist-in-100-gpd-4-stage-ro-di-system
This one looks good, may purchase it soon

I like aquatic life products and have their RO buddy but I would recommend a system that takes standard 10" filter cartridges.. will give you more flexibility and a lot cheaper In the long run.

https://www.marinedepot.com/marine-depot-kleanwater-4-stage-economy-ro-di-system-100-gpd

 

[Salt Addiction]

Thanks , any recoccomedation for a 20 gallen tank, may go to my local fish store to see what they have available

Depending on the LFS, they may sell RODI water which would be cheaper than getting a unit. Its usually about $.40 a gallon, so with a 20 gallon it may take awhile to save money from using a home RODI unit vs just buying RODI water from your LFS.

 

[NS Mike D]

$99, 0 TDS five years later with 1 year old filters. Here is my write up, not an unboxing but after hundreds of times used. I have a 29 gal and make 5 - 10 gallons a week.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reverse-osmosis-revolution-4-stage-rodi-review.713307/

 

[NS Mike D]

Also, I use Imagitarium Pacific Ocean Water from Petco. if I forget to make water or need a big water change. $12 for $5. Never an issue

 

[HildebrandRarity]

Depending on the LFS, they may sell RODI water which would be cheaper than getting a unit. Its usually about $.40 a gallon, so with a 20 gallon it may take awhile to save money from using a home RODI unit vs just buying RODI water from your LFS.

thanks for the feedback

 

[Hilltopreef]

Unless you live near or go by your local fish store regularly buying a ro/di is much cheaper and easier than buying from LFS. You can get water 24/7 when ever needed. Filters last a long time and produce the same quality water as you would be buying assuming you buy a quality RO/DI unit. No gasoline for your car no lugging bottles out of the store. I’ve had the same unit for many years and the cartridge changes are far between unless your water is really contaminated. I may have to change my cartridges once a year on well water. You can get portable units for less than $100 from just about anyone. The bigger fixed units for less than $150. At the price of $0.79 per gallon it would only take about 118 gallons of water to pay for the unit. Not accounting for having to buy water if you don’t have a well.