Just want all the new reefers to know my story
Starting a 40 gal breeder
Thought I had it all sussed, researched my area and heard from alot of people we have the cleanest water around, no need for any water filter
Thought i d be REAL careful and at least get a used API DI unit to keep what little our water has in tds to zero
Well, almost immediately had a major diatom problem, algae seemed to come out of nowhere...
Parrallel with a few other guys starting up, seemed to have way more problem
Got me a tds meter today
Water out of tap 9 ppm
Water in my topoff 16 ppm!!!
Fresh water coming out of DI unit 16 ppm!!!!
Replaced filter with a new DI cartridge
Water out of filter 0-1 ppm
Feel like a real idiot, but lesson learned
Dont underestimate clean water!
Starting a 40 gal breeder
Thought I had it all sussed, researched my area and heard from alot of people we have the cleanest water around, no need for any water filter
Thought i d be REAL careful and at least get a used API DI unit to keep what little our water has in tds to zero
Well, almost immediately had a major diatom problem, algae seemed to come out of nowhere...
Parrallel with a few other guys starting up, seemed to have way more problem
Got me a tds meter today
Water out of tap 9 ppm
Water in my topoff 16 ppm!!!
Fresh water coming out of DI unit 16 ppm!!!!
Replaced filter with a new DI cartridge
Water out of filter 0-1 ppm
Feel like a real idiot, but lesson learned
Dont underestimate clean water!
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