Ro/di, I need advice.

[-XENOMORPH-]

Ok. Time for an ro/di system.
I got $100 to 150. Anybody got ideas 4 me?
I saw , aquafx barracuda ro di, $145
Or aquatic life twist rodi. $ 115. Anybody have either or suggest another? Thanku

 

[ironman20725]

I use ro buddie. It works great

 

[Greasemonkey13]

I use the barracuda and love it. Only complaint is I had to also buy a booster pump due to well water. [emoji1360]

 

[-XENOMORPH-]

That's just r.o. right? Isn't it better I get ro di 4 stage right off the bat? I'm asking cause I don't know. I run fowlr tank. No coral

 

[Greasemonkey13]

Correct. If I remember correctly they have a few different models I believe I have the 4 stage

 

[Mal11224]

This is the one I use. My TDI is around 47 before it enters the system, so it is lasting a long time for me.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Marine_..._Systems-Marine_Depot-MD9113-FIRORDNH-vi.html

 

[redfishbluefish]

Spectrapure refurbished is a great deal for $125....HERE. There are no wearable parts and with new filters....it really is a new unit at a great price.

 

[Mike N]

Yes, if you're investing that much already you definitely want a 4-5 stage RO/DI system.
This is a 4 stage RO/DI for $134 from a well known and trusted vendor that sells refills. > http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/75gpd-4-stage-value-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html
If you can afford a little more, this is the PLUS version with some extras including a TDS meter. > http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/4-stage-75gpd-plus-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html

Edit: redfishbluefish's suggestion is the best.

 

[tom reilly]

Ok. Time for an ro/di system.
I got $100 to 150. Anybody got ideas 4 me?
I saw , aquafx barracuda ro di, $145
Or aquatic life twist rodi. $ 115. Anybody have either or suggest another? Thanku

 

[tom reilly]

How big is your tank?how much water will you need for changes and top off? Will you be able to store water or make and use same day.
These things influence the rodi system you will need.

 

[-XENOMORPH-]

55 gallon, I think I would run it, mix, test, then change water on the spot. Not store it. I also found a refurbished spectrapure ro di for 125$ online?

 

[Mal11224]

55 gallon, I think I would run it, mix, test, then change water on the spot. Not store it. I also found a refurbished spectrapure ro di for 125$ online?

Mixing stations are always helpful especially when large water changes are needed but you can likely get away with on the spot mixing. Always depends on the salt. Some salt does not mix fast at all. Remember, water produced from the ro/di system is very slow. Like 1/3 ro/di to 2/3 waste per gallon. So, on the spot has its disadvantages. Just something to keep in mind. I run one container with ro/di only and one with heated 35ppt salt mix. Makes life easy.

 

[Mike N]

Definitely get yourself a 20g rubbermaid to hold RO/DI. You can run the RO/DI unit overnight and store the water for when you're ready to mix.
I think the refurbished spectrapure is the way to go.

 

[JAMSOURY]

The barracuda worked well, I got impatient and ended up going with a faster system on brs.

 

[Ty Hamatake]

I would snatch that spectrapure up in a heartbeat. You'll never outgrow it, because you can always add on a BRS upgrade kit and parts wise spectrapure is definitely high quality.