Thinking of buying a RO system and Cal reactor

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by pjracer, Feb 28, 2010.

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  1. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hello all,

    I need help is understanding why i should use a ro system and what brand i should invest in.

    I also have heard about calcium reactors but i dont understand why i whould get one and how it would benifit my tank. I have a 72 gallon bowfront.

    thanks for the help in advance,

    Pete
     
    pjracer, Feb 28, 2010
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  2. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    Airwaterice.com has good ro/di system. For your size tank you could use the 75 compact reef keeper.

    As for calcium it is most needed to be suplemented in a Stoney coral tank or if you have a lot of clams and such. Need a little more info about your corals to help on the ca part.
     
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  3. wiigelec

    wiigelec Fire Shrimp

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    Find the answers to many of your questions here:

    GENERAL INFO ON REVERSE OSMOSIS
     
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  4. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    I highly recommend SpectraPure. Great product, great customer service, 3reef sponsor with deals for 3reef members.... can't beat it.

    M
     
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  5. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Simply put,an RO/DI system will allow you to make better quality water with much less aigae causing pollutants.Air Water and Ice,Spectrapure,Bulk Reef Supply,and Buckeye Field Supply all offer good quality units.Ckeck out the other threads in FILTERS section,AZDESERTRAT has offered some good advise here.
     
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Air Water Ice, filterguys, spectrapure, Buckeye field supply are all good RO units.

    As far as a reactor, you really need to post more about your tank and the direction you want to go with your tank to determine if the cost is worth it to you.

    They do what they are made to do very well, but are not cheap.
     
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