How long will r/o water keep?

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  1. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    hello hello all!

    Ro requires no recirculation, no power head BUT if there is salt in it, it would have to be used... Ro lasts forever without the salt.

    Good luck!
     
    Optimist, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    'Til the end of time. ;)
     
    dixiedog, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. colcol79

    colcol79 Feather Duster

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    I was under the impression the R/O unit strips the water of any oxygen?,
    running the powerhead is not for circulation, if the water is moving it will help add oxygen to it!
     
    colcol79, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    What do you need oxygen in it for? Topoff water is done in such small amounts that it doesn't matter and when you mix it with salt you should then start with the powerhead. I don't know what else you would do with RODI water that would require aeration.
     
    Screwtape, Jul 29, 2009
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  5. colcol79

    colcol79 Feather Duster

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    I understand, im new to this and i get it now. Its kinda hard to understand what they are trying to tell you in books!!??

    Thanks again screwtape!! your comments are much appreciated!
    :)
     
    colcol79, Jul 29, 2009
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    No problem! ;D
     
    Screwtape, Jul 29, 2009
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  7. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    When I do an water change every two weeks, I make up the next batch of water and I even put in the salt. I have it in 5 gal buckets with lids. I just stir it up and check salt levels again before I put it into my tank!
     
    Nightstick, Jul 31, 2009
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