What is a good RO system

Eric peterson · Sep 3, 2015

hey guys i am starting my first saltwater tank a 30g nano and i was wondering what would a good RO system be and i would like the price to be on the cheaper side i find it too dificult to drive an hour and a half to the nearest LFS. any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks..

SABOB · Sep 3, 2015

Check Sponsors.....I've had one from Buckeye Hydro for years,no problems.Russ is great to work with

hybridazn · Sep 3, 2015

I really like my vertex unit. I also hear great things about spectrapure systems

Reef_a_holiks · Sep 3, 2015

If your on a budget, check out purewaterclub.com . I have the 6 stage unit. Owned it for 2 years now with no problems, 0 TDS everytime.

Mone52 · Sep 3, 2015

I use a BRS (bulk reef supply.com ) system. Simple , not too expensive, and have had no issues.

backpack · Sep 4, 2015

Bulk reef supply is what I use

Jlobes · Sep 4, 2015

spectrapure is the bees knees!! and they often have refurb units on special. check them out, best out there!!

TaylorPilot · Sep 4, 2015

+1 for spectrapure. Honestly, RO systems work best when you tune them to meet your specific water. IE, chlorine vs. chloramine. Hard water or high TDS water usually requires a higher rejection rate of waste water to keep the membrane from fouling I'm not an expert on the subject, but they have ALLOT of information to help your system run as efficient as possible. It would be worth your time to talk to them and find out what you actually need to effeciently get perfect water. TDS is only one measure, although it is the one most people reference, because it is easy to monitor.

skiwez · Sep 4, 2015

TaylorPilot said:
+1 for spectrapure. Honestly, RO systems work best when you tune them to meet your specific water. IE, chlorine vs. chloramine. Hard water or high TDS water usually requires a higher rejection rate of waste water to keep the membrane from fouling I'm not an expert on the subject, but they have ALLOT of information to help your system run as efficient as possible. It would be worth your time to talk to them and find out what you actually need to effeciently get perfect water. TDS is only one measure, although it is the one most people reference, because it is easy to monitor.

+1 on spectrapure. They really stepped up to help me when things went wrong, even though I was using a competitor's product. Give them a call tell them what you're looking for they and will sell you the product you need.

steelheader.262 · Sep 4, 2015

SpectraPure for me as well

happyhourhero · Sep 4, 2015

I use the RO buddy by Aquatic life with the additional DI attachment. It is probably not as good as those above but it is portable and it gets me 0 tds with the DI attachment. My source water is only 59 TDS though so I am not sure how it would do on higher levels. Its readily available online.

swk · Sep 4, 2015

Anything by spectrapure. Not only is the product amazing, but the service after the sale is unlike anything I've experienced. OLD school customer service. They've made me a customer for life for all the things they've gone out of their way to do for me and my tank.

rogerrgr · Sep 4, 2015

Bulk Reef Supply is what I use and am very happy with it. Don't have anything else to compare it to though. Been using it for 5 years.

abecker · Sep 4, 2015

+1 for the BRS units. I like that they come with a Lifetime warranty. I had an issue after a year with the ball valves leaking and they sent me new ones (and higher quality ones).

dbl · Sep 4, 2015

Spectrapure here as well. Here's a very nice system at a reasonable price:

http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/RODI-SYSTEMS/Refurbished-90-GPD-RODI-System

chaoha · Sep 4, 2015

Air water and ice. They were a sponsor of our reef club. I've had no issues in 3years

Ricks Reef · Sep 4, 2015

+1 for the BRS

Jlobes · Sep 4, 2015

well, seems like spectrapure gets a heavy vote around here!! you should check them out on FB as well, they are often on there to chat and offer advice. very awesome folks and great customer service.

dbl said:
Spectrapure here as well. Here's a very nice system at a reasonable price:

http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/RODI-SYSTEMS/Refurbished-90-GPD-RODI-System

thats what im talking about!

thehammer1985 · Sep 4, 2015

+1 spectra pure. The customer service is great and has answered many questions for me. And it wasn't because something was messed up they just help me get on the right track without overselling me. Now I have there 5 stage ro/di system with .5 micron pre filters in 99% membrane. I run silica buster and Max cap di resin and I absolutely love this system. I personally would never shop anywhere else.