Sunsetsearider Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'm looking at getting a RO filter and would love some recommendations. I can either hook it to a small under sink output or a garden hose bib. I have a 40 gallon tank. Thanks. Johnnydok and Sunsetsearider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I purchased this rodi unit from Spectrapure and I really like it. Comes with a garden hose connector (all their units do) http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/RODI-SYSTEMS/CSPDI-Manual-Flush-90-GPD-RO-DI-System Good company - good customer service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGrfx Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Before recommending a unit you will need to know what your water is being treated with (Chlorine or Chloramine)? It does make a big difference.. If it's chloramine you will need special carbon blocks. If it's an inferior carbon block it will reduce the life of your membrane. RO alone without a DI unit will not remove ammonia. It is produced when chloramine is broken down. If it's chlorine than a four stage is sufficient enough for your TDS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunsetsearider Posted June 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 They add chloramine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGrfx Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Next question is how many gallons on average per week do you plan on using (ie: WC, top offs, etc.)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Some good advice given already. If you just want an idea of price of cheap units, check out purewaterclub.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Bulk reef supply has some nice units and they include everything you need for different types of hook ups. If where you live has low water pressure you may need a booster pump also. wot_fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunsetsearider Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Next question is how many gallons on average per week do you plan on using (ie: WC, top offs, etc.)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 10 to 20, I would imagine. I foresee setting up a couple smaller tanks I have around as my shrimp fever progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrymprdan Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 +1 for Bulk Reef Supply. Their BRS Standard 75 Gpd unit has been great for me. Their "universal carbon block" filter will handle chloramine with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I have always used AquaFX's Barracuda RODI Unit. Works fantastic, and they just came out with a newer model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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