The ro unit is the rodi water filter? Not sure what that means.No judging, i was saying, way before u will need any medicament or aditive, you need ro unit.
So why not start with thing you really need, instead if things you may need one day....
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The ro unit is the rodi water filter? Not sure what that means.No judging, i was saying, way before u will need any medicament or aditive, you need ro unit.
So why not start with thing you really need, instead if things you may need one day....
I have 8 5g buckets I can keep some in. I'm going to use those to bring in the 36g I need from my LFS. Honestly I don't have room enough for the rodi system yet. So I will just do rodi swaps with my buckets.to be fair, if you can buy rodi water from an LFS, you can hold off on a rodi system until youre ready. however, if you cannot get rodi water somewhere, then a rodi system will be needed. i personally just buy water weekly, and set it to the side to do my weekly water changes and for top off, as needed. you can even stock up on it if you want, with a water container. many people use the large rubbermaid trash cans
Right now I'm going to use any extra cash I got to buy the other 25 pounds of dry rock and get some food ready for ocellaris clownfish for when my tank is fully cycled.to be fair, if you can buy rodi water from an LFS, you can hold off on a rodi system until youre ready. however, if you cannot get rodi water somewhere, then a rodi system will be needed. i personally just buy water weekly, and set it to the side to do my weekly water changes and for top off, as needed. you can even stock up on it if you want, with a water container. many people use the large rubbermaid trash cans
Going to just swap RO water with buckets until I have room for roti system.Yes, reverse osmosis, first thing u need is saltwater, and to make saltwater you need rodi filtered water and salt.
Some hobby grade rodi unit is not so expensive, and its probably most important piece of equipment...
I really cant think anything in 50-60$ range that is more important.....
ROBuddy at chewy is 60 bucks. It'll make a big difference and no trips to buy water.I'm trying to find the best place to buy rodi water cause buying and expensive rodi filter is not in the cards right now.
Thanks for the info, I'll pick it up after my initial first buy of the RO water. But is there anywhere in connecticut where I can pick it up in person at any big chain FS? I also have to wait until probably July for that, I am also a PC enthusiast and I am paying off a big GPU purchase. Which is what is limiting me right now. Lol.ROBuddy at chewy is 60 bucks. It'll make a big difference and no trips to buy water.
Good to know this thanksAverage rodi unit takes less space than single bucket, or even coca cola bottle.... 2 liter bottle, that is.....
So, regrarding space, it really dont require any room...
Besides the powerhead I should be set except for the other Little things I need to consider.
ROBuddy at chewy is 60 bucks. It'll make a big difference and no trips to buy water.
I'm not sure but I'm sure you can find it. It's cheaper to get them on line. It sounds like your well on your way. Hope it turns out beautiful.Thanks for the info, I'll pick it up after my initial first buy of the RO water. But is there anywhere in connecticut where I can pick it up in person at any big chain FS? I also have to wait until probably July for that, I am also a PC enthusiast and I am paying off a big GPU purchase. Which is what is limiting me right now. Lol.
They really aren’t that expensive and will pay for itself in a short time when you need water .I'm trying to find the best place to buy rodi water cause buying and expensive rodi filter is not in the cards right now.
My freshwater evaporates probably 3g every week because of the high waterflow and because of the bubbles that pop up to the top. It probably shouldn't be that much of a difference from that?Hi there,just read all the replies and your current equipment you have in post 1.
Haven't seen mention of any " ato" unit so that's a good thing to have imo.
Not essential but better than topping off evaporated daily myself,I let the ato do it and keep the sg stable.
Remember when topping off evaporated water ,the water evaporates but the salt doesn't so just add pure rodi water for top off.
Generally in saltwater tanks we have more flow with the power heads and breaking the surface water ( surface agitation) as saltwater holds less oxygen than freshwater does so for me I like to get as much surface agitation as possible and if you have a sump and if have " waterfalls " in sump from one section to another then here some more.My freshwater evaporates probably 3g every week because of the high waterflow and because of the bubbles that pop up to the top. It probably shouldn't be that much of a difference from that?
I'll have 2 5g buckets to top off with I should be alright for now until I can afford all the handy extrasGenerally in saltwater tanks we have more flow with the power heads and breaking the surface water ( surface agitation) as saltwater holds less oxygen than freshwater does so for me I like to get as much surface agitation as possible and if you have a sump and if have " waterfalls " in sump from one section to another then here some more.
My 80g dt with I think 30g sump ( 20g actual water ) I evaporate roughly 5 gallons a week and in winter slightly more.
But lots of factors like how much surface agitation/ temp/ if glass lids or not etc etc
But in my opinion an ato just makes life so much easier and keeps things more stable.
I have a strong central air system active in the house with filters. Everything is temp controlled as well. So that shouldn't be an issue for my tank.Also to add,I try keep a window at least slightly open in room where tank is and if can in kitchen next room on so can get draft going from one window to another .
I've never tested the c02 in room where tank is but read many threads where others have tested and as 2 adults,one kid,1 dog,we can use the oxygen up,so reason why like to replenish fresh air with window open.as I get worried if have lots surface agitation but room where tank is has high c02 then I worry that surface agitation be adding c02.( probably worry to much about it tbh) but it's what I do .
I read some others extend the airline for their skimmers to outside to use outside fresh air.but just be careful no one using pesticides or any thing like this near outside airline if do this.
As I say this is only what I do and why I do it,everyone does things differently