New house, New build

[WIReefer]

Sounds exactly like the problem I had.

I think you're going to have to gas off the CO2. You can check out a video here about it. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/Extend-Lifespan-of-DI-Resin-Reduce-CO2-How-To-Tuesday

Also another calculator

CO2 DI Resin Depletion Calculator

Aquarium calculator; Calculate how much of a deionization (DI) filter is depleted by carbon dioxide (CO2) alone.

www.hamzasreef.com

I don't think a better RODI unit will affect this, I could be wrong and there is a product out there that I am unaware of, but I think it's bound by the CO2.

Thank you for sharing I’m going to have to check this out!

 

[WIReefer]

Very interesting video I am going to test my water and see what my levels are.

 

[fishguy242]

hi,sorry too. old school.. ;Facepalm ASM g4 -5 ,upgrade pump if needed to octo bubble blaster 3000..will get job done ,
they don't fluctuate ,easy to clean..

 

[WIReefer]

hi,sorry too. old school.. ;Facepalm ASM g4 -5 ,upgrade pump if needed to octo bubble blaster 3000..will get job done ,
they don't fluctuate ,easy to clean..

Nice! Some of these skimmers I’m looking at are absolutely humongous and I love it ha

 

[ggNoRe]

Very cool looking setup! You might want to check out purewaterclub for a new RODI unit they are so much cheaper than all the other sites I saw.

Also, I went with an Aquamaxx RC3 skimmer and am happy with it thus far. Think it's a really good value as well.

 

[WIReefer]

Do you guys think it’s worth it to purchase a $800-$1,000 dollar skimmer? I haven’t ran a skimmer in about 4 years. But I’m going to need one on this new tank. I’m looking into ro skimmers ran those before and loved them.

 

[WIReefer]

I was looking into this one looks pretty good.

 

[Zach B]

Wow, that's definitely a big skimmer! While my system won't be quite as large, here’s the one I got. Im guessing I'll be around 190-200 gallons.

Classic 202-S 8" Internal Protein Skimmer

The Reef Octopus Classic 202-S is an in-sump protein skimmer capable of providing powerful filtration for aquariums up to 265 gallons where sump space may be limited. Refined Filtration at an Affordable Cost Compact Footprint Ultra-efficient Aquatrance 3000s Pump In-Sump Application Turbulence...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[WIReefer]

Wow, that's definitely a big skimmer! While my system won't be quite as large, here’s the one I got. Im guessing I'll be around 190-200 gallons.

Classic 202-S 8" Internal Protein Skimmer

The Reef Octopus Classic 202-S is an in-sump protein skimmer capable of providing powerful filtration for aquariums up to 265 gallons where sump space may be limited. Refined Filtration at an Affordable Cost Compact Footprint Ultra-efficient Aquatrance 3000s Pump In-Sump Application Turbulence...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Some really good reviews on that! Thinking I’m going to pull the trigger!

 

[WIReefer]

Or I might get this one hmm lol

 

[Zach B]

Keep en eye out in the open box section of BRS! You can find some good deals on skimmers and other equipment

 

[Weasel1960]

I haven’t decided on mine yet but what I have been reading is bigger and $$$ isn’t necessarily better. Slightly under sized may work better. I am also going to do macroalgae in refugium and displays to help out

 

[WIReefer]

I haven’t decided on mine yet but what I have been reading is bigger and $$$ isn’t necessarily better. Slightly under sized may work better. I am also going to do macroalgae in refugium and displays to help out

I have read that as well, it’s hard to decide I hear people go both ways I want to run my system such as heavy import and heavy export method.

 

[WIReefer]

So I will have roughly 325-350 gallons of water volume I’m going to try and find a skimmer roughly rated for 250 gallons heavy bioload. What do y’all think about that?

 

[Zach B]

I think either the same one I got or one size bigger would work

 

[Weasel1960]

You guys are much more experienced than me, but following. I am holding off on any more planning until the guys at work figure out my floor load. If I have to lighten the load and beef up the floor I might use make a “fish closet” in basement below the tank for bigger sump QT, & ATO.

 

[WIReefer]

Tanks cleaned up a lot better than expected.

 

[Zach B]

Wow! Those turned out really nice!

 

[WIReefer]

Wow! Those turned out really nice!

Almost look new again, ready to get these running!

 

[Weasel1960]

Almost look new again, ready to get these running!

All sparkly and shiny....but empty