Converting 4 stage to 5 stage RODI system (also re-doing all the tubing)

[H2OPlayar]

Rubbing it in much? Haha

With my mom's (my first test tank) which is the same 13.5. we just have her on the 50 gpd ro buddy still after 3 years. She only uses it for top off though and has kept the stock lid and lights for 3.5 plus years.

 

[thesassyindian]

With my mom's (my first test tank) which is the same 13.5. we just have her on the 50 gpd ro buddy still after 3 years. She only uses it for top off though and has kept the stock lid and lights for 3.5 plus years.

Wow thats awesome! Do you have a picture?

 

[H2OPlayar]

Started this in December 2017 as a totally stock Fluval 13.5

Feb 2018

June 2018

This was the tank in June 2018, The coral has changed a bunch since then, but the tank is pretty much the same concept. 3 gallon water change every 3 weeks, start frags and see what survives. We don't try anything super tough in here so we have had good success. Grew a Duncan colony to the size of both my fists together took it out when it was doing poorly due to the pump being choked from detritus in the sponge. Took that out, now growing a big frogspawn. Just lost the little clownfish last week though, likely from bullying. I am trying to convince her to turn the other one loose in the FV tank and get two new fish. I could let her do a tank journal if she wants to come online, but I bet she will just have me post pictures for her.

 

[Coral reefer]

It would be easier for me to do it for you or walk you through doing it yourself in person than write out how to do it. Lemme know if you want help

 

[thesassyindian]

It would be easier for me to do it for you or walk you through doing it yourself in person than write out how to do it. Lemme know if you want help

Thanks Mike! I want to learn and try and give it a shot.

Will draw out a schematic or better yet, bring it to you in person, before I put water through it. Thank you so much!!

 

[thesassyindian]

Started this in December 2017 as a totally stock Fluval 13.5

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Feb 2018

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June 2018

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This was the tank in June 2018, The coral has changed a bunch since then, but the tank is pretty much the same concept. 3 gallon water change every 3 weeks, start frags and see what survives. We don't try anything super tough in here so we have had good success. Grew a Duncan colony to the size of both my fists together took it out when it was doing poorly due to the pump being choked from detritus in the sponge. Took that out, now growing a big frogspawn. Just lost the little clownfish last week though, likely from bullying. I am trying to convince her to turn the other one loose in the FV tank and get two new fish. I could let her do a tank journal if she wants to come online, but I bet she will just have me post pictures for her.

Tank looks amazing!! Have you thought about adding strips of blue/UV under the stock hood for more visual color pop?

I remember seeing an add-on specifically for the 13.5 with stock lid.

Here’s one option:

 

[H2OPlayar]

Tank looks amazing!! Have you thought about adding strips of blue/UV under the stock hood for more visual color pop?

I remember seeing an add-on specifically for the 13.5 with stock lid.

Here’s one option:

Thank you! That's a cool upgrade. I have been trying to get her to upgrade tanks for over a year now. She likes what she has and it grows coral well enough. She is more the marine biologist than the tinkerer type, so she is happy if the biology is happy. The upgraded pump and media baskets are the big helper for that tank to get increased flow. She doesn't even want an ato to keep the counter it lives on more clutter free.

 

[thesassyindian]

I am using 75GPD 5 stage with water saving kit Barely made it the cut.
Simply put, this thing not strong enough haha.
I was able to find the email.

@PeetaJai Their website says 50-100GPD:

 

[PeetaJai]

@PeetaJai Their website says 50-100GPD:
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Oh man that's embarrassing...
Maybe I was too noob back then to see that haha

 

[thesassyindian]

Oh man that's embarrassing...
Maybe I was too noob back then to see that haha

Nothing wrong in checking and making sure!

Would you recommend getting one? I know @svreef does.

 

[PeetaJai]

Nothing wrong in checking and making sure!

Would you recommend getting one? I know @svreef does.

I really like it how it look and how easy setup is with the color and everything. I would recommend it.
But also I would look into CDP 8000 because is more popular among reefers and it have some kick ass power to that thing.

 

[svreef]

I also like that Aquatic Life answers e-mails almost immediately. Really nice to have.

 

[MolaMola]

@thesassyindian So if you double your output to 150 gpd with two membranes in series, you can still use the Buddie?

 

[thesassyindian]

@thesassyindian So if you double your output to 150 gpd with two membranes in series, you can still use the Buddie?

I spoke with them earlier today, and they said that it works best up to 100gpd membranes.

 

[thesassyindian]

Go figure! the BRS faucet adapter doesn't fit my bathroom sink

Turns out, that my bathroom sink has female threads. Here's the aerator that it uses:

And the BRS faucet adapter has 55/64-27 female threads:

Looks like I may have to connect the RO system under the sink to the supply line. Does anyone have this adapter that i can buy /exchange?

Thanks!!

 

[MolaMola]

Same thread situation for me. I forget if I found faucet thread adapter at Ace Hardware or online. It was not a difficult search that I recall - just screws on in place of the part with aerator you take off, then diverter fit

 

[thesassyindian]

Same thread situation for me. I forget if I found faucet adapter at Ace Hardware or online. It was not a difficult search that I recall

Now I'm contemplating the faucet install vs supply line adapter under the sink :/

I believe the latter would be a cleaner install.

This looks like a viable option:

John Guest ASVPP1LF Angle Stop Adapter Valve, Push-to-Connect, 3/8-Inch by 3/8-Inch by 1/4-Inch - Pipe Fittings - Amazon.com

John Guest ASVPP1LF Angle Stop Adapter Valve, Push-to-Connect, 3/8-Inch by 3/8-Inch by 1/4-Inch - Pipe Fittings - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com