Adding 10' canister to AquaticLife RODI Buddie system

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I'm assuming it's possible to add a 10 inch canister to the existing Aquatic life RODI buddie for additional filtration. Since space is limited, I like the compactness of this system, and don't want to go for a larger system, but adding a 10 inch is probably is as much space I can afford. I don't see why it would be an issue. My concern is if there's any change in PSI, but I don't believe there should be?

Thanks
 
I'm assuming it's possible to add a 10 inch canister to the existing Aquatic life RODI buddie for additional filtration. Since space is limited, I like the compactness of this system, and don't want to go for a larger system, but adding a 10 inch is probably is as much space I can afford. I don't see why it would be an issue. My concern is if there's any change in PSI, but I don't believe there should be?

Thanks

“My concern is if there's any change in PSI, but I don't believe there should be?”

I use canister filters as cryptic refugiums on sumpless, skimmerless systems. I don’t understand your concern. Would you expound on this?
 
“My concern is if there's any change in PSI, but I don't believe there should be?”

I use canister filters as cryptic refugiums on sumpless, skimmerless systems. I don’t understand your concern. Would you expound on this?
ok - concern was introducing a canister larger than the cartridges that the existing RODI system uses might bring down the PSI enough to impede its performance. I suspect not.
 
ok - concern was introducing a canister larger than the cartridges that the existing RODI system uses might bring down the PSI enough to impede its performance. I suspect not.
You can add it and it will add pressure drop. I changed my Buddy canisters to 10” and added extra carbon stage.
You can also add permeate pump:

 
You always pay a pressure penalty when adding another prefilter - but the amount of pressure loss through a clean/unclogged filter will be a non-issue.

Russ
 

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