R/O less D/I anyone?

[Funky_Fish14]

I had been getting just RO water from the store, which was obviously alot better than tap-water. I then purchased an RO/DI unit, which I find the water is fantastic to use as there seems to be alot less algae growth since I have started using it. I never checked up on all that stuff but everything I heard sounds to be the same as what matt said.

Chris

[Saltysteve]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have been using commercial, delivered bottled R/O water in my tank since day 1. I live in the mountains so my "home brewed water" is starting off with a much better chance compared to treated city water etc, or at least my membrane will last longer In using the R/O bottled water I still get diatoms, cyano etc. Wonder if the D/I part of the system is the ticket. D/I filter with canister (holder) lines etc is roughly another 80 to 100 bucks on top of the unit I got.

Anyone do any major water tests between R/O and R/O D/I?

[NanoReef]

RO water has only 95% of impurities taken out were as RO/DI water has 99% of impurities taken out. I myself have an RO/DI unit and love it!

i was using bought bottled ro water and was having cyno problems but ever since i got my ro/di system the cyno has completely disappeared.

[Saltysteve]

This is going to get pricey
How long did it take for you to start noticing a difference?
If the D/I filter takes care of the algae issues, I'm in!

[NanoReef]

it isnt expensive at all. I baught mine on ebay. it is made by a company called Aqua-Safe Systems. It ended up being $100 after shipping and shipping insurance and everyting. It is by far the best purchase i have made!

[Saltysteve]

It's what's going to come next LOL..... C02 tank, reactors blah blah blah
The DI addition I almost bought is around the same, 100 dollars. Just hoping it's worthwhile !