RO/DI Units For Beginners- Melev's Reef

My FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coralfish12g Melev's Reef: http://www.melevsreef.com/catalog/100-gpd-5-stage-rodi-system In this video you will learn everything you need to know about RODI units

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My FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coralfish12g Melev's Reef: http://www.melevsreef.com/catalog/100-gpd-5-stage-rodi-system In this video you will learn everything you need to know about RODI units

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Stews Aquarium
Stews Aquarium - 6 years ago
Thanks mate, great vid I am now going to buy a Ro/Di, I didn't think it was so easy to set up
Fish R Relaxing
Fish R Relaxing - 6 years ago
Something I’ve always wondered.. can you use the waste water for freshwater tanks?
Gleyvi Gonzalez
Gleyvi Gonzalez - 6 years ago
Hey would you please subject me a good one i got a 55 gallons tank
Brad K
Brad K - 6 years ago
waste water for drinking? Wtf?
Brad K
Brad K - 6 years ago
But WHY would I drink it, if I have RO??? Psh!
Nick Jarrett
Nick Jarrett - 6 years ago
The waste water is just the tap water with a higher tds, perfectly safe. I mean if your tds is 200 and it bumps it to the 250 then it's still below my 440!
TomoyaKun100
TomoyaKun100 - 6 years ago
This video actually made me more relieved after seeing the beginning of an installation of a more up to date RO/DI system that you featured for college tanks. Now I know I don't have to do any drilling or anything lol
Ali Noor
Ali Noor - 6 years ago
Great Video
My reading in in on19 how do I get it to 0
Michael Marquez
Michael Marquez - 6 years ago
Very nice thank you
W4RD1N8ER
W4RD1N8ER - 6 years ago
This is what I was looking for great explanation super simple now I have a great idea where to put it when I get one.
מריטל טיהור מים
מריטל טיהור מים - 6 years ago
אוסמוזה הפוכה לאקווריום
http://www.merital.co.il/p/osmo_fish3

10. comment for RO/DI Units For Beginners- Melev's Reef

Sam Yates
Sam Yates - 6 years ago
Good video George, just purchased my first 4-stage RO-DI unit due to bad water from my LFS..
Michael Barnhart
Michael Barnhart - 6 years ago
What about my freshwater aquarium?
Will Akers
Will Akers - 6 years ago
4 gallons wasted for every 1 gallon? yikes. That is disease free, life saving water just running down the drain.
bleugh bloop
bleugh bloop - 6 years ago
nothing stopping u running the waste water to the garden/pond
Oli B
Oli B - 6 years ago
What is the TDS meter used in this video?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 6 years ago
It's just a generic one of Ebay, but Hanna Instruments makes a better one that I use now!
Alam Nyo Ba To?
Alam Nyo Ba To? - 7 years ago
can I use RO/DI unit for fresh water aquarium? in replacement of using dechlorinator solution?
Jcee's Corner
Jcee's Corner - 7 years ago
Nice video.... Drinking DI water as you know is arguably not a good idea. DI water great for "Reef Usage". BulkReefSupply told me for drinking water they suggest their RO system which does not have the DI filter because the DI filter removes too much and might not be good to drink water with no minerals. It almost like distilled water being super "clean" and arguably some say it may not be healthy over time to drink DI or distilled water. Thanks for a great video and the ideas on how to save $$$ for your "fish tank" using the DI etc.
Aquascape Dreaming
Aquascape Dreaming - 6 years ago
Jcee's Corner this is actually nonsense. You get all the minerals you need through organic vegetables and meat. Drinking purified water cannot harm you as you are simply hydrating your body. I read a very interesting article on this very thing. I'll try to find the link again if you're interested.
Nick Jarrett
Nick Jarrett - 6 years ago
You can buy pumps to pump the waste water back in so its about 1:1 waste or use a distiller which wastes none but uses a lot of electric
mr xyooj
mr xyooj - 7 years ago
how long does it take to fill a 5 gallon? also can I hook it up to a kitchen sink?
Nick Jarrett
Nick Jarrett - 6 years ago
Well 50gpd (gallons per day) would be 2.4hrs, 1.2hr for 100gpd and with decent water and clean filters you'd waste about 4x (or use it on the plants)
Joe Taylor
Joe Taylor - 6 years ago
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AS WELL
Uhohhotdog Gaming
Uhohhotdog Gaming - 7 years ago
Robert Xiong I'd also like to know
Michael Litle
Michael Litle - 7 years ago
Did I really just hear him say the word gauge like "gawj?"
Peter Roy
Peter Roy - 7 years ago
hey, would this be acceptable for a 35gallon tank? Got gifted a saltwater setup and it was a really poor setup.

20. comment for RO/DI Units For Beginners- Melev's Reef

Emanuel Berrum
Emanuel Berrum - 7 years ago
i need an RO for a nanocube 24G...
any recommendations ?
Liv Walters
Liv Walters - 7 years ago
I have a 13.5 gallon tank, I'm definitely doing this hobby on a budget, I'm not asking for trouble but I don't think that an RODI system is necessary for such a small, simple tank, what are some other (less expensive) ways to get salt water for water changes?
Pam Konen
Pam Konen - 7 years ago
I purchased just a RO unit, I didn't realize there was a RO unit & a RO/DI unit. So I should have the RO/DI unit??
Pam Konen
Pam Konen - 7 years ago
Got one! So far do good!
Brett Schneider
Brett Schneider - 7 years ago
Pam Konen yes get a rodi unit
Kelly VB
Kelly VB - 7 years ago
Did I hear you say 50 ppm coming out of the unit before the DI stage? If that's what it is then your membrane is shot. TDS should be less 10 or less before it reaches the DI.
Derek Anthony
Derek Anthony - 7 years ago
wow this video was an exact replica of Mr Saltwater Tank TV.. atleast give him his due in the description. yikes! an i usually enjoy your videos. This is bad! And his video comes up next after this one!
Gustavo Arreola
Gustavo Arreola - 7 years ago
Can't I just buy water from the store ? Or from those machines that you can refill water
hadleys_ goldfish
hadleys_ goldfish - 7 years ago
can i use tapwater for just clownfish
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
For fish only tanks, it's ok to use RO water.
MJ Slemmer
MJ Slemmer - 7 years ago
How long can you store the RO/DI water before using it?
MJ Slemmer
MJ Slemmer - 7 years ago
CoralFish12g thanks!
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
I don't think RO/DI water has a limit on that. It could be stored for as long as you need without a problem as long as it is out of direct sunlight.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
how about the flashing the initial water?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
If you mean't flushing, all you have to do is disconnect the DI canister from the rest of the unit and let it run for a few minutes in the beginning before you make your water. This protects and keeps your DI resin cleaner once you reconnect them.
DeepReef 10g
DeepReef 10g - 7 years ago
I've only got a 5gallon aquarium

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PopicalGold
PopicalGold - 7 years ago
what's DI ?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Deionization 5:41
Chuck Freeburg
Chuck Freeburg - 7 years ago
35 cents a gallon for RO in the neighboring town. But $9-12 in gas to get there lol
Chris j.s.
Chris j.s. - 7 years ago
very informative and helpful and easy to understand thank you young man
James Couturier
James Couturier - 7 years ago
I have one more question about the unit I got one and am waiting for it to come in, but I was curious when u turn your hose off and are done with everything, what do u you do with the water in  all the champers, do u dump them out or just let them sit in there to the next water change?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
I just let them sit there. I don't think it hurts anything.
dolbyblustar
dolbyblustar - 7 years ago
Fantastic video buddy. Very helpful and informative. How long roughly dose it take you to fill that water jug? Thanks again.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Thanks! About 1-2 hours
daniel fonsexa
daniel fonsexa - 7 years ago
my water bill was about $80 a month consistently. Once I started using my rodi 5 stage filter it jump to like $230 in a month ( I only used it to make 30 g) crazy!!
Nick Jarrett
Nick Jarrett - 6 years ago
You sir would benefit more from a distiller.
LightTheBeacons
LightTheBeacons - 6 years ago
Never paid a water bill in my life..
Ragnarok
Ragnarok - 7 years ago
What's a water bill?
Gabriel Mohan
Gabriel Mohan - 7 years ago
daniel fonsexa dang. Looks like I'm sticking to freshwater then.
lakshmi narayanan
lakshmi narayanan - 7 years ago
title song name dude...
lakshmi narayanan
lakshmi narayanan - 7 years ago
CoralFish12g thank u man
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Odyssey - Wyld
RCMods
RCMods - 7 years ago
is filtered tap water ok to use? filtered through the ref?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Check with a TDS meter. Anything with more than 0 TDS is less than ideal.
Apple Hoe
Apple Hoe - 8 years ago
Can I use tap water for my corals is that fine
Aquascape Dreaming
Aquascape Dreaming - 6 years ago
The city I live in, in Australia has extremely hard water. My brother's father in law has a reef tank and uses unfiltered tap water in his aquarium without any issues.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
No it is not ok
RCMods
RCMods - 8 years ago
can i direct the water into the sump for topping off?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Yes, you could
tilemachos athanasiadis
tilemachos athanasiadis - 8 years ago
great video...a question ... so you make your. clean water to salted , just by adding salt after the process ,right??
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
Thanks, yes essentially the salt carries all the elements you need. So just add salt and then you are ready to go.
Black Redneck
Black Redneck - 8 years ago
great video ? I been in this hobby for 2 years and was always confused about this machine so just bought water water from lfs thinking I was going to see up my tank... BTW can I buy this exact unit from amazon ?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 7 years ago
I'm glad the video helped simplify it for you! You can buy this exact unit on http://www.melevsreef.com/
James Couturier
James Couturier - 8 years ago
this may be a stupid question but what's the difference between a rodi unit vs a ro unit?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
One makes a RO water and the other makes RODI water. The difference between the two can be learned in this video of mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDdcqGxDLN4
DrCube
DrCube - 8 years ago
Great video. During normal operation, when you are done with filling do you let the unit and filters dry or do you keep it wet some how? I guess my question is about storage between uses.

Thanks!
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
I don't do anything to them. I just leave them and I'm sure they dry on their own, but they might be still wet from the last time depending on how often you use it. I don't think that matters
AZ
AZ - 8 years ago
Hi. I was wondering if I have saltwater tank with saltwater fish in it. Can I still use RODI water? instead of saltwater
shifty51008
shifty51008 - 8 years ago
+Jayden D_Thang you use the rodi water for the base water, then add your salt mix to the rodi water till you reach 35ppt or 1.026sg using a properly calibrated refractometer or hydrometer.
AZ
AZ - 8 years ago
+CoralFish12g like
I ment , if I have saltwater fish can I still use Rodi or I only get to use saltwater. ...
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
+Jayden D_Thang This question doesn't make much sense to me. RODI water is freshwater without salt added to it.
Giorgos Tsagos
Giorgos Tsagos - 8 years ago
I dont understand why is bad to drink the water after it passes through the DI unit. Its just plain water with nothing in it!
All I know is we shouldn't drink JUST that and nothing else because we need the minerals that there are in any other water source. Anyone willing to explain to me where I'm wrong?
Uhohhotdog Gaming
Uhohhotdog Gaming - 7 years ago
shifty51008 yes it's bad because the pure water will absorb nutrients from your body as it passes through
shifty51008
shifty51008 - 8 years ago
+Giorgos Tsagos it's not bad no matter what you read, you will get all the minerals you need from any food you eat or anything else you drink, but imo rodi water tastes like crap anyway
Jeramie Scott
Jeramie Scott - 8 years ago
+Giorgos Tsagos Just google why its bad to drink distilled water, RO/Di water is the same thing.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
+Giorgos Tsagos Yeah, it is confusing, but apparently too much of the water without all those minerals is bad for you. I don't think if you drink a glass of it, it will be that bad. It is only if you drink that consistently more than regular water that it is harmful.
cooldog393
cooldog393 - 8 years ago
what is that intro music it's so familiar but so unfamiliar
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
+cooldog393 Odyssey by Wyld
Alex Kingcole
Alex Kingcole - 8 years ago
Hey, George, how was the first semester?!
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 8 years ago
+Alex Kingcole Hi! It was pretty tough. Once my season starter time management became harder but I would rather be busy than doing nothing.
Jeremy Williams
Jeremy Williams - 9 years ago
You are awesome George! Thank you for your "clear as day" information.
Great videos!!
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
+Jeremy Williams I really tried doing it that way for these videos! Thanks Jeremy
Jeremy Non
Jeremy Non - 9 years ago
great video...this is probably the most elaborate video on how they work and why you need them!

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Young Tank
Young Tank - 9 years ago
thank you so much for clearing all the confusion up Big G
Purple Longhorn
Purple Longhorn - 9 years ago
One criticism . I hate those "Flex Hose" they don't last .
Ant
Ant - 9 years ago
Great video, however you said gauge ( [geyj] ) wrong. sorry just an fyi for ya.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
+Anthony Litterilla Thanks Anthony. I mispronounce things occasionally, I do my best not to.
Pokegirl1332
Pokegirl1332 - 9 years ago
I'm just starting up my first salt water tank and have seen multiple very confusing videos on ro/di systems but this was so well explained with easy to understand words =) thanks so much
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
+CuriousMew Yes! That was the goal of mine. Thanks for the comment!
Phi Le
Phi Le - 9 years ago
does his rodi kit come with a faucet diverter valve?
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
+Phi Le Almost positive yes.. the website link is in the description and it will say on there
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
Thank you for the comment!
Olu Ayanbiola
Olu Ayanbiola - 9 years ago
so the water coming out of the black tube is safe to drink?
Olu Ayanbiola
Olu Ayanbiola - 9 years ago
yep, it does. Thanks.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
Hi Olu, No, the black does not go through the di so it would seem safe BUT, you have to remember that is the waste water from the ro so the ideal drinking water would come from the blue tube but before going into the di. I hope that makes sense.
Colton Fey
Colton Fey - 9 years ago
Hey great video! Could you give me a link or suggest a decent RO/DI unit for a 10 gallon salt water tank? Thanks!
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
The one I used in this video! The link is in the description. Tell him I sent you please!
Joyce Marcoccio-Allen
Joyce Marcoccio-Allen - 9 years ago
ah another great video, Im done with that purified water from store since I seen this vid I just got done ordering my melev's reef ro/di u showed, thanx again
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
Awesome!
Nick W
Nick W - 9 years ago
Where did you get your shirt
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 9 years ago
It is one of EcoTech Marine's shirts. You may be able to get one on their website.
Marisa Woods
Marisa Woods - 10 years ago
ik this is kinda late and everything but what kind of RO/DI filter for a 150 gallon saltwater reed aquarium for a starter. this video was awesome info thanks
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
Go check out melevsreef.com or Melevs Reef. He has another more expensive unit that would be great for you.
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith - 10 years ago
Awesome video. I've been looking to get one of these units for so long and thought the installation was too difficult. But you made it look pretty straight forward. Will definitely be getting one now instead of making the constant trips to the LFS
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
Thanks!
multisturge
multisturge - 10 years ago
Another great thing about making your own water rather than buying it from your LFS when it comes to money, think how often you end up coming out of the LFS with a load of other stuff when really you only said you was only going in to get the water. I'm saving up for a RODI system from Osmotics (think they might just be an UK company) but they really been helpful and forum sites too as I been put off by getting a unit because one video I saw was using a drill and installing a tap but I see how simple it really is. Thanks to osmotics' and reefer's support on forum sites I can make my unit portable (don't have an outdoor tap) by connecting it to my electric shower which would keep the pressure gauge reading up in theory. On average how long does it take to feel up the container with RODI water?
multisturge
multisturge - 10 years ago
forgot to mention in the UK I pay £2.50 for 25litres of normal RO water with around 15ppm TDS and for not having a car I have to plan in advance with my parents to take me to my LFS to buy the refills, before my last refill I had a week of no RO water after my last water change until my refill so if my tank crashed from a spike during that week I would of had no water to fix the disaster as my LFS closes by the time my parents finish work.
Shawn Swaney
Shawn Swaney - 10 years ago
Excellent video!
TheFishTank Doc.
TheFishTank Doc. - 10 years ago
Nice vid!!!.
It is the R.O.membrain that does all the work not the DI stage. The R.O membrane should reject 98% of all the T.D.S. The DI stage only takes otut the last remaining 2/3ppm, mostly made up of heavy metals (copper, zink, alluminum ect...). Your BRITA water filter will not have an R.O membrain in it. It will only have carbon filters remove chlorine, and bad tates. The carbon filters on your R.O.D.I  filter are only there to protect the R.O.membrane, and make it last. The water going into the R.O membrane will be about 50ppm. It should be 1 to 3 ppm coming out.
MarshReef
MarshReef - 6 years ago
I dont think the numbers work that way when your tap water is 700 TDS :-(
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
FishTankDoc. Always on top of the correct info. Thanks for sharing
mark mcdowell
mark mcdowell - 10 years ago
Nice have one been doing it for years I needed this video 5 years ago when I first started in the hobby. Thanks it will be great for the beginners like you've said great video keep it up .☆☆☆☆☆
Raf Dom
Raf Dom - 10 years ago
Lol i cant concentrate on the info you're telling. Im just like blanking out from you're looks. :p
Mathew Mangnall
Mathew Mangnall - 10 years ago
Good video but I think you should not be wasting that much water by just putting down the sink, Use it on the garden
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
+multisturge Yes, these are all good. I do use it now on tea and watering
multisturge
multisturge - 10 years ago
yeah the waste water is very good to water the garden and any other plants you have around/in the house. RODI water has other uses too which helps your parents/partner be more happy to having the system in the hose especially if you're going to take up some space under the sink (except less trips to LFS). Can use it to clean the windows and tank glass, good to make tea (I'm in UK with hard water so my kettle gets covered in limescale) and baby formula if you have a baby, can also be used to fill up your car radiator.
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
Yes, I think I will make a video on tips for what to do with that water
Gene Alameda
Gene Alameda - 10 years ago
Nice video but what happened to online coral series
CoralFish12g
CoralFish12g - 10 years ago
Sometimes I get these impulses to make a few videos or maybe just one on a certain topic. I will try to come out with another Internet Corals video soon!

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