Filter tank water?

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  1. 2_slow_5.0

    2_slow_5.0 Flamingo Tongue

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    I know very little about the RO/DI systems to be completely honest. I have read before it wont take the salt out of the water so I wanted to ask a few questions.

    Can I cycle tank water through one on a schedule? I am sure I could plump in a pump for optimal pressure and just have it feed back into my sump but is there a benefit from doing this say once a week?

    If so I would assume I would need to supplement the water? Would this affect anything or is it worth doing?
     
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  2. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Huh? Why would you try to filter your tank water through the RO unit? You should just be using the RO/DI water to replace evaporated water or when making new saltwater.
     
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  3. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    it is not a filter for your tank water. it is a filter for your tap water before it goes into the tank.
     
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  4. 2_slow_5.0

    2_slow_5.0 Flamingo Tongue

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    LOL I know it can filter the water prior to going into the tank! Guess there would be no benefit to doing this!


    K+ to both of ya! LOL Makin me feel stupid! Im at work bored out of my skull and have been up a long time.
     
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  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    lol excuses excuses jk i feel ur pain man...in my beggining i thought the same thing. keep asking questions tho.its the best way to learn....nd if uve never felt stupid how wud u know ur feeling smart?lol...the more questions u ask the cheaper this hobby gets
     
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  6. Reeron

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    Sorry, it was 4am and I should have been in bed. I was kinda confused by the question and thought maybe I was missing something. You aren't stupid. Stupid isn't curious enough to ask questions.
     
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