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RO water

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bladerunner, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. bladerunner Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    des moines
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    I've been just buying water from various places (walmart, hyvee) and I can't get rid of my hair algae. I am in need of a supplier. Only need about 5 gallons a week, if that. I know your going to say just go get a r.o. unit but I have no place to put it, and even if i did, the landlord (brother) wont allow it lol.
     
  2. Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    Windsor Heights
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    You can come get it here anytime. Just bring your own container.
     
  3. Foo

    Foo Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Have you checked the readings on the places you are buying it from? Maybe it's not the water source?
     
  4. bladerunner Well-Known ReefKeeper

    476
    des moines
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    I did a water change yesterday, and I can see a difference in the hair algae. Looks a lot more green and full.
     
  5. Alex McG

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    Altoona, IA
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    I've heard of people getting bad batches of salt. That could be the issue.
     
  6. bladerunner Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    des moines
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    What brand?
     
  7. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Have you tested your water lately for N and P?
     
  8. bladerunner Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    des moines
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    Always reads 0... But with the abundance of hair algae its most likely just being absorbed quickly
     
  9. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Have you tested the RO water?
     
  10. bladerunner Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'm just using store bought water, which i assume is probably not going to test 0 lol
     

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