reverse osmosis

[whiterose]

How do I prepare water for changes using the reverse osmosis method?

 

[dreeves]

You obtain RO water...bring it up to the level of temp your tank is at...mix it with salt to the desired salinity, let it sit for awhile (many differences of opinion here), add it to your tank...keep it circulated while you are aging it too...

 

[whiterose]

How do I obtain RO water? Do I need a machine, or filter? What is the actual process for making the water?

 

[sebae0]

some stores sell it or you could purchase a ro unit from sites like swf.com and such.

 

[dreeves]

If you are making large quantities, and/or concerned for the health benefits of purified water for yourself and family...then the RO unit cost is actually pretty small...if you are just looking for smaller quatities and are satisfied with your local water supply quality...then it may be beneficial for you to just be RO water...

 

[beaslbob]

You 1) buy ro water for the lfs or a local wallmart. and carry it home is whatever cantainers you can find. 2) you pay $150-$200+ for a ro/di unit for your home. Collect the 20g per day water generated in whatever container you can find. Just be sure the containers are clean and free of any polutants, especially metals like copper. According to members here you mix up the water and salt and aerate it for a day or so. Then add it to your system.
With either system make sure the equipment is properly maintained and the filters are in good shape. If your own unit and the filter are bad, replace the $80 filters.
Or you use your tap water, mix in the salt and add it to your tank. the choice is yours.