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CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Let me know any questions you have below! You can purchase the Aquatic Life RODI Machine HERE: http://www.coralfishsupplies.com/aquatic-life-twist-in-100-gpd-4-stage-ro-di-system.html

Waqar Khan - 6 years ago

CoralFish12g hello dear

Bryan Tube - 6 years ago

CoralFish12g can I hook up the rodi unit to a hose

StudeeYOO vlogs/gaming - 6 years ago

Simon Anton Ehie you can get a rodi unit for freshwater but it's not that important to have one for freshwater

Simon Anton Ehie - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g

Should I get an RODI machine for my freshwater tanks or does it only really make a difference for salt water?

5701mari - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g I have a lot of questions... 1. How do I know chlorine levels?
2.which membrane are you referring to?(I just know I need RODI and this makes RODI...)
3. How do I know when to change the carbon cartridge?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

The most important cartridge to change is the carbon cartridge. The carbon is responsible for removing the chlorine. If chlorine is able to make its way to the membrane it can damage the membrane. If the chlorine level is 1ppm the carbon will filter 1500 gallons of total water, at the very least, before it needs to be replaced. If the chlorine level is 2ppm that number gets cut in half to 750 gallons of total water. The sediment cartridge should be changed every other carbon cartridge. This one is also semi-transparent, so you can see when it starts to get dirty/clogged. If you’re keeping up on the sediment and carbon changes then the membrane can easily last you up to 2 years. The DI is pretty self-explanatory. Thanks for that support!

5701mari - 7 years ago

I would also like to know the upkeep and replacement times of each filter

5701mari - 7 years ago

My DI resin is already half used up after 30 gallons of use. On well water. I'll be buying my replacements from you, even though I didn't buy the system from you. Want to support when I can.

Jake - 7 years ago

Can you make a video explaining how to take care and service this?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Usually around every 9-12 months. But if you don't make a lot of water (nano reef) and take care of the RO canister, it could last up to 3 years!

Javin Hanson - 7 years ago

+nodrules2 breeder is better for a good aquascape and but a long would be better if you wanted a little larger fish that needs a bit more swimming room

nodrules2 - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g hey what's better for a nano reef; 40 breeder or 40 long?

Javin Hanson - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g what's your opinion on using rain water for a reef tank? doesn't rain a lot in Cali but when it does I like to collect it for other stuff anyways

Jake - 7 years ago

how often would you need to replace the filters?

gutarherostudio - 6 years ago

Can’t you use distilled water?

The Muffinman 711 - 6 years ago

What about rain water, can you use rain water, if you catch it with a plastic roof?

CoralFish12g - 6 years ago

No, unless you run that through a RODI machine.

B m - 6 years ago

learn about a standard RoDI unit with 10 inch filters. much cheaper over the long run. filters will be cheaper, DI will be cheaper.. etc Bulk reef supply has their value system for $130

Randall Greenly - 6 years ago

Where did you buy that water jug at?

jimifourcrayons - 6 years ago

I get my water from from Miami Beach and it works great because it has all of the nutrients and bacteria you need

Vuth Smile - 6 years ago

What about saltwater at the beach

Muhammad Sufiyan - 6 years ago

How much water wastage ? Is it the same as typical rodi unit?

Jairo Campos - 6 years ago

Great video you just saved someone’s tank

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Nicks World - 6 years ago

Will distilled water work for a small tank with some basic lps mushrooms and zoas?

Xanderelle - 6 years ago

How long does the filter last?

musiclives43v3r - 6 years ago

How fast does it filter the water? Would I be able to take an. hour or so in the basement and bring everything back up? I don't trust the people in my hall enough to leave the equipment and water down there

CoralFish12g - 6 years ago

musiclives43v3r Yes, it's pretty fast. I think it's less likely to be messed with or stolen than your laundry which most kids leave down there. You can do it late at night too.

Jose Gutierrez - 6 years ago

So do you plug the RO/DI unit, fill your 5g jug then unplug it? I've always hesitated in owning a unit because people have giant drums being filled with water constantly running. Is this not the case?

Jose Gutierrez - 6 years ago

What kind of light is that?

CreepyMonkey HeadGame - 6 years ago

I have some more questions about that product how easy is it to get the refills for it since they don't look the size of the Standard carbon blocks or sediment filter they look to be almost the same size as the membrane how easy is it to get the replacement cartridges? Seems like a great product 4 purposes of travel and need of it but for at home I like to have my more permanent set up since a lot of my tubes for the actual machine go through the wall and is always being put into a 44 gallon brute trash can and also when you have to change the canisters out what you be another concern for me

david beltran - 6 years ago

George:

Can you tell me if you think I could use the same RODI system you used in college at home? I rent and don't have a lot of space. I just upgraded from my 6 gallon nano to a 32 gallon nano Coralife BioCube all-in-one system.

Another system I was looking at was the:

Aquatic Life RO Buddie Four Stage Reverse Osmosis System with Color Changing Mixed Bed Deionization Cartridge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00204CQF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vEuOzbME65QZ3

I am hoping you can help me.

Thank you George.

David
Davidjesse26@aol.com

Leemon Chandra - 6 years ago

Thats cool man iRODI lol.... :P

mikey27 - 6 years ago

Awesome bro! I'm just surveying and researching how to start a reef tank (nano). This is awesome info!

Reign Massive - 6 years ago

thx, great videos

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Reef 13G - 6 years ago

Did he get sponsored?

jaime vargas - 6 years ago

so how can i clean my jug if it has algae????

Ky Chapman - 6 years ago

A lot of stores in cities with poor water quality often have RODI Water. Not only LFS but places like Little Ceasers.

Rune Rafell - 6 years ago

go to a hospital they will sell you RODI water at the amount you want !

Sergio de Alba Sánchez - 6 years ago

Rune Rafell really??? Is it expensive?

Nomad - 6 years ago

If you don't have a threaded nozzle to hook it up to I imagine you can just unhook your washer and use it there.

Andrew Politsky - 6 years ago

Question! When doing a water change can you just take 5 gallons of tap water (or whatever amount) and put some dechlorinator in it then mix it with salt and then do the change??

Sergio de Alba Sánchez - 6 years ago

Andrew Politsky no, it has a high amount of TDS

flamepeace - 6 years ago

in brazil we dont have comercial salt water for reef tanks in the fish storages

Sergio de Alba Sánchez - 6 years ago

You can buy it on internet

flamepeace - 6 years ago

RODI machine are so EXPENSIVE... only see in laboratory diagnosis (not public)

Silenced9 Trujillo - 6 years ago

why did youtube recomend me to the kid of dolarhyde and that blind chick

Rapid Reef - 6 years ago

I'm setting up a 40 gallon cube and I can't afford a sump should I go with a canister or hang on filter and which one

Channidae - 6 years ago

Only if it wasnt so damn expensive

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Leslie Ortiz - 6 years ago

You're awesome George.

coribellanoche - 6 years ago

Off topic, but you have made it obvious that you are in college and have adapted your hobby to fit the constraints of a dorm/fraternity house. What is your major and what do you want to do when you grow up? I'm 65 years old and still trying to decide what I'm going to do - just ask my wife.

Nate V - 6 years ago

How many gallons will this filter before they need to be replaced? I'm looking to get one but just didn't know which one to get.

StudeeYOO vlogs/gaming - 6 years ago

How do you clean your reef tank not the algae but the stuff in the sand that does not get filtered

Samara Singh - 6 years ago

Sand Vacuum

Ivan Salcedo - 6 years ago

hey george dude i want to start placing coral but what coral would you recommend for beginners?

LeeROBD - 6 years ago

i know RODI is the best for your reef tank. but can you just use RO water from your grocery store?? what about distalled water? i am sure it will be better than any tap water right?

Who said Aqua? - 7 years ago

Can you make a video on how to stock a reef tank?

Jaden A - 7 years ago

Wow I didn't think that a reverse osmosis filter could have anymore more uses than drinking water. Well I guess I got lucky since we had one installed

Ian Alonso - 7 years ago

There are some "countertop" RODI systems out there. I bought one for my apartment because we aren't allowed to modify any of the plumbing in our apartments, and they hook right up to a faucet.

Josh Ibanez - 7 years ago

what is the song in the background??

Edward Thayer - 7 years ago

where is the TDS meter on that RO/DI???? if its not making pure water then it's absolutely useless!!!!!!!

Sally Krenske - 7 years ago

I thought of a really awesome video you should do! Go back and watch some of your first video's you made and see if you still agree with them, if you have changed your thoughts on them or if you would add something else to it (thinking the '5 worst __ for beginners' type videos). Would love to see if you still agree :) you look so young in your old videos!! Yes, I may have watched every video hahaha

FunLight - 7 years ago

distilled water is not ro water as your bubbles suggest....its distilled.

Dubsy Dabster - 7 years ago

blah. I'm so lazy I'll probably buy this and I have two reef shops within three blocks of me.

Nicholas Fioravante - 7 years ago

Dude do u ever blink

Void VGC - 7 years ago

Even though that water boy cut scene was short, I still laughed so hard. XD

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

George Ison The AI Prime HD! Check them out on my website!

wcdeich4 - 7 years ago

Nice RO/DI filter! I've seen some on eBay for about $90, but considering this one is portable & easy to install & change cartridges w/out tools, I'd say the $112 is worth it! BTW, there is a 4th option other than committing the ultimate sin of tap water & buying or making RO/DI water. That is to use a medium quality filter. For example, the PUR Maxion filter costs about $35 & has a DI but no RO stage. It removes lead or silicates from your water & my refractometer measures the filtered water as 1.000 just like distilled / RODI water --- but you probably want to add a tiny bit of dechlorinator b/c it says "reduces chlorine" on the package - not a guarantee that 100% of the chlorine is gone. Don't get me wrong! I'm sure it is not as good as true RO/DI water! But, but if you only have a FOWLR tank, or maybe only Mushroom Coral, & you're on a really tight budget, it may be good enough. Even with a FOWLR tank, if you have really expensive/delicate fish, you should probably be more cautious, but if you just have a couple of saltwater mollies or a clown fish, it may be ok. Of course, it also depends how bad your tap water is. My tap water is about 1.005 specific gravity out of the tap & I think it just has some silicate minerals & the chlorine they added. The worse the tap water, the harder you have to filter it, of course.

Njs 941 - 7 years ago

Can you make a video about caring for clownfish.

Jim Stang - 7 years ago

I have well water and it uses di resin pretty quick, Is it possible to run 2 membranes to get the tds lower before the resin

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Eddie Allen - 7 years ago

Hey George, R/O systems are expensive including this one you are promoting & I have no faucets in my house that would be compatible anyway. Please make a video telling us less fortunate beginners how to safely prepare & use Tap water to start up a new tank.

SC Prepper - 7 years ago

Eddie Allen same as freshwater. take temp of main tanks water. get a bucket and fill it with water close to tanks temperature. add dechlorinator to it. put a spare heater in it set to tanks temp, and mix salt in with powerhead or stir by hand.

Sam B - 7 years ago

cool intro love your vids you inspired me two years ago to do the "imposible" my first reef was a 5 gallon fluvial spec with 2 clowns and kept it alive for 1 year and upgraded (Im still reefing) and Im 14 now

Neill Jansen van Vuuren - 7 years ago

Hi, great vid....I just set up my new nano reef and did a water test, The Nitrites was 0.5, Ammonia was 2 and my Nitrates was around 20. Do you have any advice, according to some reading I was doing this doesn't seem like part of the cycle....is this normal for a 2 week old setup (I used rodi water) if not how can I fix it????Please help!

Dubsy Dabster - 7 years ago

I just got a nano cube from my buddy. it's got a lot of that good red shit growing on the glass (very new to the hobby). He informed me that he just topped it off with regular water like ice mountain (undistilled). There is a soft coral that looks to be in good health but a monti that doesn't look too good. What can I do to become comfortable putting with buying corals. I'd like to start a new tank but I got this set up for free and would like to give it a good chance. Any help I can get or concerns I should have would be great. Thanks!

Carl Strohmeyer - 7 years ago

Good video, but you only really need a good RO , the DI chamber is an unnecessary expense for the majority of users, that was well know for years

Carl Strohmeyer - 7 years ago

Further info: http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2016/01/use-of-ro-di-softwater-in-aquariums.html

Beausoleiljacob9 - 7 years ago

Hey George! How's the Fritz Salt Working out for you? I was thinking of switching! I recently switched to AF Probiotic and haven't had anything but problems.

Tbomb - 7 years ago

How much water does it waste? I read that 1 gallon of rodi=4 gallon of water will be waste.

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Yes, all RODI machines work like this although I don't think the waste ration is that bad for this unit.

Kidz Destroy3 - 7 years ago

Hi, I'm getting ready to set up my first saltwater tank this week and I'm super excited! Would you recommend this system for a 30 gallon tank? Thanks in advance!

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Rufus Savage Hi, awesome! Welcome to the hobby! Yes, this is literally perfect for beginners setting up their first nano reefs!

Nano Reef Freak - 7 years ago

I use an aquatic life RODI buddie and its great!!!! have had great results so far :)

Andrew Fierro - 7 years ago

This was an excellent review but how often do you have to change those tubes?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Usually around every 18 months. But if you don't make a lot of water (nano reef) and take care of the RO canister, it could last up to 3 years!

OpAlex - 7 years ago

Sellout! xD

Andy Angela - 7 years ago

Hey George, I was wondering where did you get that frag tree from? I've seen it on brs but it isn't there anymore, thanks(:

Tristan G - 7 years ago

nice intro

Adrian Pittington - 7 years ago

I seriously just bought this RODI unit 2 days ago. It hasn't even got here yet haha.

Jan Ryan - 7 years ago

Lol I almost felt bad for him and impressed. But I am glad he didn't walk 6mile trip.

illstplaya84 - 7 years ago

i was going to buy this, but after seeing how many times the question has been asked "How many gallons of water can this produce/how often do i need to replace the media" and it has never been answered, then im not going to buy this.

Thanks anyways.

Ethan White - 7 years ago

I actually have the same unit myself and I really like it. It's rated for 100 GPD and according to the manual they recommend changing the sediment and carbon cartridges every six months and the RO membrane every 24 months. This all depends on how high the TDS of your water source as well as how much water you need. You replace the DI resin when the color changes completely from blue to brown.

If you plan to use the inline adaptor in place of the hose adaptor, I suggest tossing the included one and getting a better one from the hardware store. (they're sold as ice maker adopters) The one that came with mine was designed to attach to the compression fitting rather than after the sink's shut off valve. Long story short, fitting cross threaded, had to buy replacement, compression fitting leaked, had to go buy pipe dope and ended up having to dope the F@%# out of it. Wasted half a day thanks to it.

Other than that, it works great and is easy to set up and use. I recommend it, just watch out for that cheap in line fitting.

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

illstplaya84 Hey no problem haha! No pressure :)

illstplaya84 - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g oh crap! This was just uploaded today!

I'm sorry :-(

I agree with your response 125%

I'll buy a set up from you now :-D

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

illstplaya84 Hi, I usually start replying to comments after the video has been up for 24 hours, so that I can see and reply to the majority of the questions. This unit will do 100 GPD and the media will last you for 1-3 years so it will pay for itself pretty quickly considering you'll be in the hobby for a while. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Skye Fuego - 7 years ago

how many times do you change the cartridge?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

Aquatic Life recommends changing the sediment and carbon cartridges every six months and the RO membrane every 24 months. But they can really last a bit longer.

Skye Fuego - 7 years ago

I mean, how long does a cartridge last?

jbe678910 - 7 years ago

I'd make RO/DI water for you

jbe678910 - 7 years ago

I would date George

Tara - 7 years ago

jbe678910 wouldn't we all

Nelboyz Coolz - 7 years ago

can i use cooked water for making saltwater

Russell's Reefs - 7 years ago

Nice job showing a portable RODI unit. How many gallons produced with a set of canisters?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

It's a 100 GPD unit so x12 months it could make 1200+ gallons!

John Zimm - 7 years ago

Wow, I was just thinking about getting one of these units. I only have a 29 gal Biocube so I thought it would be perfect. If the di canister is white, how do you see if the stuff inside has changed color? And how many gallons does it waste per filtered gallon?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

You really should! I wish I got mine sooner! The DI resin actually visibly changes color so you know when to replace it! They do this on purpose as a feature, it's actually really obvious when it changes.

Ethan White - 7 years ago

The resin cartridge is semi transparent, You can still observe the color change through it.

Andrew cameron - 7 years ago

aquatic life sells a clear canister for the resin on its other units. I run one so far so good.

Tom's Reef - 7 years ago

thanks alot for all your tricks..help me alot.. never stop doing it, your at the right place !! thanks again !!(forgive my english,im french from quebec,canada)

B R - 7 years ago

I've been using tap water with a liquid chemical chlorine remover for years! I had no idea this wasn't a good idea as I've never had any problems. Should I stop?

Jonathan Lee - 7 years ago

B Russell honestly using tap water is fine. Some People do that without any problems. But some do say it it causes more algae growth which I find is true. I used bottle ro/di I buy from the store for water changes but I use filtered RO water from my drinking water machine at home. A good Ro/Di machine purifies water to be 0ppm up to 1ppm. But my machine at home only purifies it up to 5 or 6ppm cause its not a ro/Di machine its just a RO machine. But the only problems I've had using tap water was algae. Except for one time I did a water change with filtered drinking tap water and realised my fish were sick and looked like they were dying. I did an immediate water change the next day with rodi water and the problem was fixed. So I guess its at your own risk. Depends on tank size too

James Lance - 7 years ago

how do the fritz salt compare the reef crystal salt

Jason Thomas - 7 years ago

still waiting for that unit to hit the UK, it's so simple and easy to use. Hopefully it comes my way soon

Retarded Aleks - 7 years ago

Really liking the new intro, George!

Pablo's Reef - 7 years ago

You went from Reef Crystals to Red Sea Coral Pro, to Fritz. Any particular reason why? I only ask because I am planing on going to red sea coral pro.

Pablo's Reef - 7 years ago

CoralFish12g I asked because I am also thinking about switching. I will probably buy Fritz and Aquaforest Reef salts and make another of my comparison videos. Thanks for the reply.

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

I started getting the cheapest and bare minimum Reef Crystals as a kid, it was fine, but doesn't add much for corals, so I moved to Red Sea's Salt which dissolves clear, but not all of it there is always some at the bottom of the container. Now I am trying out Fritz, because it is the hot salt out on the market right now, and I have heard amazing things about it. So far so good. You can buy all these salts on my website too!

Brandon Schilling - 7 years ago

For a cheap source of RODI water try Whole Foods. They sell RODI water for only $0.39/gallon. Way cheaper than all of my local aquarium stores!

djsal617 - 7 years ago

Brandon Schilling is the water bottled or do they have a ro/di machine...thabks

Rory - 7 years ago

Have you never herd of declirinater and salt

Rory - 7 years ago

And why would you put tap water in it will kill with clorrine a and heavy metal

Vonks Aqua - 7 years ago

Good video with a funny twist

Michael Roundtree - 7 years ago

How many gallons of Rodi do you normally get before having to change some media?

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

It's a 100 GPD unit so x12 months it could make 1200+ gallons!

AJs Realm - 7 years ago

i buy it from store

Dark Helmet - 7 years ago

Really, walking around with that in your backpack would make it look like a freaking bomb. especially walking around the basement looking for the "right place" to put it.

Brandon Schilling - 7 years ago

You couldn't even see it inside the backpack, what are you talking about?

Moetivation ! - 7 years ago

how much waste dise this unit create?

Moetivation ! - 7 years ago

Ok thanks
(does)smh

CoralFish12g - 7 years ago

RODI units usually produce 1 gallon of RODI water for every 3 or 4 gallons of waste water. Hopefully you can make it using a sink where you don't pay the water bill!

Vincent Taylor - 7 years ago

Could you make a video about your experience joining a fraternity? I am an upper classman in highschool.

Speedy - 7 years ago

I love my RO buddie

John Lonergan - 7 years ago

I use to do my own R/O water but it's a lot cheaper in England to purchase from a shop due to water meters in most homes.

Rafael Soriano - 7 years ago

Aquatic life make good products! I have their internal marine mini skimmer been running for over a yr and it gets the job done ✅

Frank Mendel - 7 years ago

Hi George! I'm from Germany and I love to watch your videos :-) God bless America :-)

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