RO water, where do you get yours?

[Mahawka]

I use my waste water from my RODI for my fresh water tank. I find that a higher mineral content in my water makes my FW plants strive.

I don't recommend RODI water for a fresh water planted tank unless you add supplements.

[Drfu]

Originally Posted by Mahawka

I use my waste water from my RODI for my fresh water tank. I find that a higher mineral content in my water makes my FW plants strive.

I don't recommend RODI water for a fresh water planted tank unless you add supplements.

Good to know, thx. Do u still have to use Prime on your waste water or is all of the chlorine gone in waste water?

[mike31154]

Originally Posted by Drfu

Good to know, thx. Do u still have to use Prime on your waste water or is all of the chlorine gone in waste water?

The carbon filter plumbed in before your RO membrane takes care of chlorine. Without it, your costly RO membrane wouldn't last very long. So yes, all the chlorine should be gone in your waste water, no need to treat with Prime.

[Drfu]

Originally Posted by mike31154

The carbon filter plumbed in before your RO membrane takes care of chlorine. Without it, your costly RO membrane wouldn't last very long. So yes, all the chlorine should be gone in your waste water, no need to treat with Prime.

Last question, do you still need to add suppliments with the waste water?

If so what suppliments do you add as of course i dont dose my fw planted tank with anything but flouriish excel?