RO/DI and Water Question

DerekTF · 12/31/2016, 10:35 AM

I am new to reef aquarium idea and am trying to set up a 75 gal tank. I have most of the equipment I need and am to the point now where I am considering buying substrate, live rock, and filling my tank. I have been looking at RO/DI systems to get my water as opposed to buying water to put in the tank for the long run cost savings. What other options are there for the initial fill of the tank?

Also I have been looking at the universal systems vs the value systems on bulk reef supply. I am assuming the universal system would be better but is it necessary?

Denbf58 · 01/01/2017, 09:59 AM

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gone fishin · 01/01/2017, 12:45 PM

exactly

kaz1961 · 01/01/2017, 02:08 PM

Your tank is too small for a tang.

DerekTF · 01/02/2017, 11:35 AM

Okay So I do not think i said anything about getting a tang? I want to know what you use to get the water for your tank. You cannot just use tap water and add salt. You need clean water to add salt then to your tank. Tap water has too many dissolved solids and chemicals.

My questions I guess is what is the best option to get clean water to fill my tank.

Civicman86 · 01/02/2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DerekTF

Okay So I do not think i said anything about getting a tang? I want to know what you use to get the water for your tank. You cannot just use tap water and add salt. You need clean water to add salt then to your tank. Tap water has too many dissolved solids and chemicals.

My questions I guess is what is the best option to get clean water to fill my tank.

Purchase a RO/DI system? Or buy water from your lfs.

DerekTF · 01/02/2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Civicman86

Purchase a RO/DI system? Or buy water from your lfs.

That's what I thought. I just didn't know if there was another / any way to get a large amount of clean water fast. I'll end up buying a purifier. Thank you.

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12/31/2016, 10:35 AM	#1
DerekTF Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 50	RO/DI and Water Question I am new to reef aquarium idea and am trying to set up a 75 gal tank. I have most of the equipment I need and am to the point now where I am considering buying substrate, live rock, and filling my tank. I have been looking at RO/DI systems to get my water as opposed to buying water to put in the tank for the long run cost savings. What other options are there for the initial fill of the tank? Also I have been looking at the universal systems vs the value systems on bulk reef supply. I am assuming the universal system would be better but is it necessary?

01/01/2017, 09:59 AM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	? __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

01/01/2017, 12:45 PM	#3
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	exactly __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

01/01/2017, 02:08 PM	#4
kaz1961 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 191	Your tank is too small for a tang.

01/02/2017, 11:35 AM	#5
DerekTF Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 50	Okay So I do not think i said anything about getting a tang? I want to know what you use to get the water for your tank. You cannot just use tap water and add salt. You need clean water to add salt then to your tank. Tap water has too many dissolved solids and chemicals. My questions I guess is what is the best option to get clean water to fill my tank.