Picking rodi system
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o-townFLA
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I picked up the BRS 5-stage for my 40B. Local TDS is in the 150’s and they do not use chloramine. With that I get a 2 TDS reading before the DI and a final TDS of 0 after DI.
The 5-stage may be overkill now, but planning ahead if they ever start to use chloramine in the future.
The 5-stage may be overkill now, but planning ahead if they ever start to use chloramine in the future.
o-townFLA
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I’m running neither that you have posted. I purchased mine from Bulk Reef Supply
BRS 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Deionization Systems
Bulk Reef Supply - Saltwater Aquarium Supplies for Reef Tanks
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o-townFLA
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I’d jump on it BUT I would also purchase new filters with the exception of the DI. If the DI resin is a color changing type and it has turned 3/4 brown, I would then also pick up a new DI cartridge
Spare time
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I use the 100 gpd version. The standard version doesmt come with the di chamber but its optional depending on how dirty your water is. Produces 0 tds water consistently for me and everyone else I know
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Just in my opinion this is the last thing to be cheap on you dont have to go overboard but rodi should be the only water to go into your tank. Except emergencies. I really like my aqua fx baracuda. Around 170. Remember buying used if you have to replace filters they are not that cheap. Take into consideration if buying used sometimes it cheaper to buy new.
MichaelReefer
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spend the extra 10 bucks and get the four stage, not the 3 stage RODIBuddy. My two cents.
Reefrats
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I see many people using the BRS RO/DI system. I purchased the Marine Depot 4 stage advanced RO/DI filter (came with TDS meter, pressure gauge and flush valve) for 100 gpd. So far it is working fine. Does anyone know if it is any different quality than the BRS ones? Should I buy BRS filters when mine need to be changed?
mike550
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@Sexytang this is the one I’m using as well. Not the cheapest but the water saver increases the RODI output with less waste water. Highly recommendI’m running neither that you have posted. I purchased mine from Bulk Reef Supply
BRS 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Deionization Systems
Bulk Reef Supply - Saltwater Aquarium Supplies for Reef Tanks
Hi all,
I have a 20 gallon tank and I'm trying to stay on the budget but still raise the water quality by purchasing RO/DI filter. I see some people are recommending RO Buddie, but that's just RO part. Since I'm new I don't know how much a DI part is important. So I found this other filter that has DI part but I'm not sure how good it is. I'll put links to both filters that I'm thinking of and I would really like to know your opinion and with which one would you go with. Thanks!
LiquaGen - RODI filter
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RO Buddie
I have a 20 gallon tank and I'm trying to stay on the budget but still raise the water quality by purchasing RO/DI filter. I see some people are recommending RO Buddie, but that's just RO part. Since I'm new I don't know how much a DI part is important. So I found this other filter that has DI part but I'm not sure how good it is. I'll put links to both filters that I'm thinking of and I would really like to know your opinion and with which one would you go with. Thanks!
LiquaGen - RODI filter
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RO Buddie
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Actually, now when I looked better at the image of Aquatic Life RO Buddie, I see that it has DI part. I guess that it's just a question which one would you go with? Or would you maybe recommend something else in that price range?
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o-townFLA
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My biggest concern was filter replacement.
With the BRS RO/DI systems, they use commonly found filter replacements. I’m unsure of the above mentioned systems and how readily available the filter replacements are. Some thing to consider
With the BRS RO/DI systems, they use commonly found filter replacements. I’m unsure of the above mentioned systems and how readily available the filter replacements are. Some thing to consider
