Reverse Osmosis

[rams]

hi all ,
thinking about buying a Reverse Osmosis unit , now what i would like to know is can i use the waste water from the unit , to mix with my store water for the fish i am not breeding.
why i ask is i have to much water for the garden now dont need any more :lol:

this is the system i am thinking about buying

thanks



4 Stage RO Unit 400LPD W/ Pressure Gauge
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Starting at: AU$185.00

4 Stage Reverse Osmosis.


TFC 400 LPD Membrane (US made)

Aquarium use only. Not Suitable For Drinking (water is too pure).

Pressure gauge

Food Grade 1 micron sediment filter.

High Grade Carbon block filtration for zero phosphates

Food Grade DI resin cartridge

Effectively remove chlorine and particles in the water.
Premium quality housings.

Supplied with all the cartridges, spanner and tap adaptor with valve

Dimension(WxDxHmm): 405x150x360

Weight: 4kg


Optional Kit Available:

HM Dual TDS meter for water In and Out

[Hollowman]

What makes you think you need RO, what is your tap water conductivity/TDS?

[rams]

hi hollowman,
my tds is 300 and there egg go white but ,

when i mix rain water with tap water i can get it around 80 and bingo with the same pairs. but cant get rain water all the time , and thats why i thought ro and have on hand all the time.


cheers andy

[Snookgum123]

R/O is fine just as long as you use it correctly. Remember to use trace elements to put back the mineral thats the r/o took out. My friend do 50%R/O and 50% tapwater that seems to be oky with his discus.

[Hollowman]

ok Andy :wink:

Just so that you don't go buying a unit right away, do you, when you see the fish start to spawn, turn off your sponge filters or externals? Sometimes internal currents will wash away the male's milt, happens a lot really. Might be worth considering.

Steve :)