RODI Setup thoughts please

mike550 · 08/10/2019, 11:19 AM

New to hobby and setting up a RODI system for a 120G tank. Thinking of filling 35G Brute container with RODI water, and taking 5-10G off as fresh water for top off etc. and storing in container. Then mix remaining 25-30G for saltwater and using for a water change. I’d rather not have two big containers.

Trying to avoid keeping water over time and would rather generate fresh each week.

Also any suggestions on how to move water from basement where RODI is to first floor where aquarium is would also be appreciated. Honestly thinking that 3G f style jugs might make most sense. More trips but lighter carry.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

on the spot · 08/10/2019, 05:33 PM

Make it as easy as you can.

Over time the "turn two valves and flip a switch" will have a positive impact on your tank and your enjoyment.

If it's got to be lug the water yourself, at least add a drain if at all possible.

Uncle99 · 08/10/2019, 07:42 PM

That thinking is fine, do it myself.
Make fresh each week! Yup, same here
This is a good idea and is easier on your membrane.

Water from basement to 1st floor, I just use a bucket and for me that’s both 4 trips and my weekly exercise.

Next rebuild, going to move sump to basement.

billdogg · 08/11/2019, 01:04 PM

I stopped schlepping buckets of water up the steps about 20 years ago. I use a mag18 to do the work for me. It is hooked up to a remote control switch and hard plumbed through the wall behind the tank so all I have to do push the "on" button, open a valve, and let it fill up the sump as needed. I use the same line for both top off and water change. Before I hard plumbed it, I used my python siphon to do my water change and then just hooked it up to the mag18 to pump water back upstairs. Topoff water got schlepped up in 5g buckets.

Take the time to make it as easy as you possibly can. You will thank yourself each and every water change!!!

Myers71 · 08/25/2019, 09:32 PM

I use 2 32 gal brutes to semi automate w/c. They both sit below my 40 breeder sump in basement. 1st is tied into system and acts as another sump chamber. 2nd is for ro/di storage and is tied to ro/di filter with float switch. My return pump sits in between both.

They are plumbed with ball valves so I can isolate both. Can pump salt water out of first to laundry sink and then can fill with fresh ro/di from the 2nd. Then can isolate first and mix in salt. Return pump is then used to mix the water.

Once mixed change valves so it’s back in line.

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Myers71 · 08/25/2019, 09:36 PM

Also using panworld 100px. Dt is 120g plumbed to basement sump. If you have option for similar set up.

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hkgar · 08/27/2019, 01:48 PM

I have a 180 G tank with a 30 g sump. Sump is in the basement. I change 15% per week and have an evaporation rate of about 3+ g per day. I have set up automatic water of 2+ gallons per day. It is all controlled by changes and auto top off. It is all controlled by my Apex.
I run my RO/DI water into 1 52 G brute and then to 2 32 G brutes (ATO and AWC)

08/10/2019, 11:19 AM	#1
mike550 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 26	RODI Setup thoughts please New to hobby and setting up a RODI system for a 120G tank. Thinking of filling 35G Brute container with RODI water, and taking 5-10G off as fresh water for top off etc. and storing in container. Then mix remaining 25-30G for saltwater and using for a water change. I’d rather not have two big containers. Trying to avoid keeping water over time and would rather generate fresh each week. Also any suggestions on how to move water from basement where RODI is to first floor where aquarium is would also be appreciated. Honestly thinking that 3G f style jugs might make most sense. More trips but lighter carry. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

08/11/2019, 01:04 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I stopped schlepping buckets of water up the steps about 20 years ago. I use a mag18 to do the work for me. It is hooked up to a remote control switch and hard plumbed through the wall behind the tank so all I have to do push the "on" button, open a valve, and let it fill up the sump as needed. I use the same line for both top off and water change. Before I hard plumbed it, I used my python siphon to do my water change and then just hooked it up to the mag18 to pump water back upstairs. Topoff water got schlepped up in 5g buckets. Take the time to make it as easy as you possibly can. You will thank yourself each and every water change!!! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

08/25/2019, 09:32 PM	#5
Myers71 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 4	I use 2 32 gal brutes to semi automate w/c. They both sit below my 40 breeder sump in basement. 1st is tied into system and acts as another sump chamber. 2nd is for ro/di storage and is tied to ro/di filter with float switch. My return pump sits in between both. They are plumbed with ball valves so I can isolate both. Can pump salt water out of first to laundry sink and then can fill with fresh ro/di from the 2nd. Then can isolate first and mix in salt. Return pump is then used to mix the water. Once mixed change valves so it’s back in line. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Tom 120g 4x2x2, 80g basement sump system, TBS "The Package" Current Tank Info: 120g 4x4x2, diy stand and overflow, basement sump room About 80g, SCA-302 skimmer, brs reactor carbon, TBS "The Package"

08/25/2019, 09:36 PM	#6
Myers71 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 4	Also using panworld 100px. Dt is 120g plumbed to basement sump. If you have option for similar set up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Tom 120g 4x2x2, 80g basement sump system, TBS "The Package" Current Tank Info: 120g 4x4x2, diy stand and overflow, basement sump room About 80g, SCA-302 skimmer, brs reactor carbon, TBS "The Package"

08/27/2019, 01:48 PM	#7
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I have a 180 G tank with a 30 g sump. Sump is in the basement. I change 15% per week and have an evaporation rate of about 3+ g per day. I have set up automatic water of 2+ gallons per day. It is all controlled by changes and auto top off. It is all controlled by my Apex. I run my RO/DI water into 1 52 G brute and then to 2 32 G brutes (ATO and AWC) __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

08/10/2019, 05:33 PM	#2
on the spot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,010	Make it as easy as you can. Over time the "turn two valves and flip a switch" will have a positive impact on your tank and your enjoyment. If it's got to be lug the water yourself, at least add a drain if at all possible.

08/10/2019, 07:42 PM	#3
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	That thinking is fine, do it myself. Make fresh each week! Yup, same here This is a good idea and is easier on your membrane. Water from basement to 1st floor, I just use a bucket and for me that’s both 4 trips and my weekly exercise. Next rebuild, going to move sump to basement.