Producing about 70 gallons per day. TDS readings were excellent, 229 before filter, 3 after. Getting closer to that SW aquarium. But, due to financing It will be a few more months before it is completed. Next month I will work on my sump.
Finaly got the RO hooked up.
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Well, yeah, I know what I want to do. Just got to wait for the cash to do it. Getting married, buying a house and raising cattle for the first time can be exausting on the ol' pocket book.
Plan on putting in a refugium as well, msouth? I've been researching and gathering equipment for the last two years in preparation of my reef. I'm going with a sump and refugium. One of the guys in the local reef society uses these Windmill water stations for his reefwater. I'm looking into a 50 gpd RO unit but may try his idea if the tests are okay. I've heard some horror stories about the replacement cost of the membranes. I'd advise backflushing no less than the manufacturer recommends. More if possible. It will extend your membrane life.
Mark
Mark
wesleydnunder said:
Yeah, I plan on putting a refugium in. And for the RO horror stories I think it is a hit or miss situation. I've heard good and bad reviews both ways. So far it seems to be doing alright (given It is only 2 days old).
The important thing is to make sure you know what you're putting in. I ran a three stage filter for my water, and this removed most of the concerns, and careful management (allowing algaes on the back and sides, cleaners, etc) kept the tank at manageable levels for me. Of course, it required work more often if I wanted the glass 'clean', but it worked well for me, and the corals and fish flourished. It's a matter of what you're willing to do.
Any other plans for the RO water?
Any other plans for the RO water?
do you leave the back and sides with algae to consume nutrients thus prevent algae in more important areas such as rockwork and substrate?
I have a 6-stage filter, it includes a De-ionizer. I plan on using the RO strictly for my aquariums. I purchased some Kent RO right additive to use for my FW. And I am going to get a 55g drum to store the water in. I will probably put a heater and power head in the drum to keep the water fresher and at a level temp. The whole setup is in the basement and can get pretty cold (averages 55 degrees Celsius).
That, and to provide food for the herbivores (tang, angel and damsel), as well as giving shelter for pods to reproduce. The micro-fauna predators LOVE thick algae for hunting grounds.
Agricultural sprayer tanks are a great option for water storage--they come with a threaded hole you can easily plumb with a spigot.
Agricultural sprayer tanks are a great option for water storage--they come with a threaded hole you can easily plumb with a spigot.
OG, do you use chaeto or caulerpa in your system? Many of the folks in MARSH use it in refugia to use up nutrients. I'm planning my refugium lighting for their use.
Mark
Mark