Ro/di?

[flame83]

Anthony,

Hey i heard you say before you go with just DI and do not use RO for the reason of it wasting water.

Question if i go the same way can i just take off my RO from the RO/DI six stage system i have? and it will still be safe for my reef tank?

thanks for the help

[flame83]

anyone?

[aaron23]

DI i realize from hearing from local lfs is that it removes the silcates. . .

[Anthony Calfo]

yep... many folks do this exactly.

Remove the RO membrane and let the rest roll (carbon, prefilter and/or DI only)

If you can pack the RO housing instead with extra micron filtration (floos sleeve, eg) all the better. Seek 1-5 micron.

[BenjieC]

Do they make a DI system only w/o the other RO filters? Also how much would it shorten the lifespan of the DI membrane? I know it would depend on your starting water quality, but percentage of the life you'd usually get out of it.

[flame83]

Okay, so i dont have to add any chemicals like, de clorine or chloramine right? just wanted to make sure before i start filling the tank with it.
Thanks