RO stingray, help

• Dec 11, 2011

• #1

kilo

Reefing newb

AquaFX Stingray 2 stage RO System,: Aquatic Connection Live

are RO units really good? i dont know much about the mechanical side of reefing yet and my family is bugging me about Christmas presents... would this be a good unit for a 20gallon setup? i would get the 50GPD model, what exactly does it do? do i have to do regular maintenance on it? any and all info would be greatly appreciated! :D
thanks

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #2

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Dannyrb26

Reefing newb

alot less stress on ur marine life and urself.... is a must if ur gonna get into reefing

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #3

Waddi

Shenanigans?

I would say there are better ones out there than that, that have more stages too.

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #4

kilo

Reefing newb

I know but I need to keep it "economical" would more stages REALLY make a big difference?

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #5

BL1

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They absolutely make a difference, if it's for a reef I wouldn't go any less then 4 stages. The more stages, the more crap it's taking out. Here's the one I'm using, 6 stages for only $138 Filter Direct Online Store (C) Only a little bit more money, and a much better product. Or, you can check this place out RO/DI Systems

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #6

kilo

Reefing newb

Thanks!! I like yours! I'll see if I can get my hands on that one :D so does it work similarly to a skimmer? 100gpd isn't to much for a lil 20?

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #7

bjohanson1234

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This is nothing like a skimmer. Two completely different pieces of equipment.

This hooks up to your sink and makes the water that you use for top off and to mix your salt water. It removes all the nasty stuff from the tap water.

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #8

BL1

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No, this is different then a skimmer. Each chamber has a membrane and a type of filter media, as the water passes through the chambers impurities like chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants are removed. The GPD you get is really up to you, I really wish I had a bigger unit. It takes me between 20-30 mins to get one gallon of water.

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #9

kilo

Reefing newb

so i have to link the tubes to a faucet in the bathroom or closest sink?

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #10

BL1

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You can do that or split it off of your washer supply line.

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #11

kilo

Reefing newb

Can I get a large jug about 25 gallons or something. Fill that with tap water and place it in my closet and run the RO from that?

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #12

BL1

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no, it'll need to be fed by the houses water pressure.

 

• Dec 11, 2011

• #13

kilo

Reefing newb

i dont think it will happen then, my dada said theres no way hes going to plumb that, he doesent want me to drill. anyone have any good items that are cool accessories? my family wants my list, and i dont have much...