I want to purchase an ro unit, but I'm not sure what is really necessary? I am building a reef tank. Do I need a 4 stage unit, or is a 3 stage good enough. Do I need the deionization or is this overkill. Is it necessary to add stuff to the water after you make it? Do you have to buy a Kent Marine or are the other units just as good. If so, What one is the best for my money. :bigbounce
The best RO UNIT ?
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We purchased a 6-stage unit from Aqua-Safe systems off e-bay for $75.00. We add nothing to our water after we make it. Our unit works great! Don't know if it's the best but, for the money....you can't beat $75.00!
Have you checked out our sponsors? I'd also go there and see what they have to offer. Some are offering discounts on your purchases.
Have you checked out our sponsors? I'd also go there and see what they have to offer. Some are offering discounts on your purchases.
mkpaulson
Active Member
here is another good unit little more expensive but has clear filter canisters. there's been a lot of good feedback on this company.
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOON
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOON
BigReepher
Active Member
I would have to say the Aqua Safe unit is the best value going. JMOnickt said:
Reef Geek
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Personally I really like the company Mark referred to ... http://www.airwaterice.com/
Their products are AWESOME!! And they are very easy to work with.
Their products are AWESOME!! And they are very easy to work with.
BoomerD
Well-Known Member
The "BEST" are built by spectrapure, but you WILL pay for them. AquaticReefSystems puts together a great system, but again,not cheap. What you need, depends on the quality of your starting water, and how much water you need. Some people get by fine with just a DI system, others, just a good RO, while many of us need the added help of a RO/DI. Everyone I know who's bought the Aqua-Safe units, has ended up buying a better unit within a couple of years. I STILL have the Spectrapure 3 stage unit I bought 15 yrs ago. (think it's time to change cartridges or membrane yet?) It has been in a box for a couple of years, since I bought the ARS 100 gpd Oceanus.
All of the RO sellers just assemble components built by others. Spectrapure goes a bit farther and tests each membrane, and the ones that test over 95% rejection, are what they call "Select" and go into their higher end units.
All of the RO sellers just assemble components built by others. Spectrapure goes a bit farther and tests each membrane, and the ones that test over 95% rejection, are what they call "Select" and go into their higher end units.
cronicreef
New Member
I would call your water comp. and see what there treating the water with and see some of the chem levels like phoshate. If you really want to get into it you can order a costume unit so you don't get anything that you don't want. Same you some money from buying filters over and over again that your not going to use.
Also you could try to get a TDS meter and read your water. If your TDS reads really high you might want to get a higher stage unit. If it's low you might be able to get away with smaller unit. Both will work but if you get what you need than your not going to be wasting as much water and spending less money down the road.
I've had great luck with this comp. They also have great service and can help you decide what you need to get.
http://www.aquariumwaterfilters.com/index.html
Also you could try to get a TDS meter and read your water. If your TDS reads really high you might want to get a higher stage unit. If it's low you might be able to get away with smaller unit. Both will work but if you get what you need than your not going to be wasting as much water and spending less money down the road.
I've had great luck with this comp. They also have great service and can help you decide what you need to get.
http://www.aquariumwaterfilters.com/index.html