what is the best place to go buy the right water? i see some fish stores have waterbottles from meijers..when we started the tank we where using tap water from the citys waterlines i was thinking of updating our filter so whats the best ? no sump tho
An RO/DI unit would probably save you in the long run on bottled water and you'd get 0 TDS (total dissolved solids), why dont you want a sump? A sump would be a good place for your skimmer and a reactor with GFO or (granular ferric oxide) which you can run 24-7 to remove any phosphates you may have. algae fix and chem pure I think count as "quick fixes", not sure, in the case that they are they would just be a band aid to your solution and the algae would likely just come back after you stop using it.
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We live in a 10 th floor apt building we Are trying to get options. If there is a better way to filter without a sump. Everyone in the tank is happy. Besides some diatoms. Water changes are no problem. We buy bulk water for company at 2 bucks a 5 gallon bottle so is there like any ideas ?
My ro/di unit attaches right to my kitchen tap. You can get a simple 3 stage unit for under $150. Here's a few links to check out.
www.bulkreefsupplys.com
www.filtersdirect.com
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