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Sounds good, let me know. When I had just my biocube I used to just buy 5 gallons of water from the grocery store and mix my own salt, it was about 4$ to do a water change then I decided it was time to set back up the rodi now I have endless supply of water for much cheaper

While with just 29 gallons it might take a lot longer to recoup the $$ you spend on a rodi the convenience of having it there when you need it is worth every bit in my eyes.
But again if you ever need some water quick feel free to let me know, all you would need is a way to transport and some salt. I always try to keep around 25 gallons made just in case I need to do an emergency change.


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Luna81 said:
cost of an rodi unit
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Biggest time/cost saving is not having to drive to the store to get water and lug it around. Pretty sure I would have quit the hobby had I needed to go to a store every time for water.

I have a Mr. Aqua 17.1 g (another great nano tank) and go through 15 gallons of water every two weeks.

It's taken a full year to recoup the cost of the unit, but worth it IMO



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One emergency water change or oh crap the ATO is empty at 10 pm and it's worth it. Not to mention carrying the jugs or spilling one in the car....


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We are going with a biocube again. I think it's going to be the best for us/our situation. Plus I kind of "know" it, though it's been so long.

So I guess I need to figure out the water thing, what salt to buy/where. Talk to me about the rodi system. What is an inexpensive but decent one? I watched a few videos where it looks like I could just plug it into a sink and use when needed, and put away when not using. This was much simpler than I thought it was. So I may be able to do this. If I can fit it in the budget. In that case, what salt does everyone recommend? I"ll have to look up how to mix ;) But it would be sooo nice to not have to go find a store every time I needed water. Though, who does sell ro and premix in case I need to at some point?
 
Alright. So we bought an established Biocube. Everyone looks to have made it through the move well. And we have had it a few weeks. It has led lighting. We would like to try to grab a couple coral from the swap, any suggestions on what we could have, and what to avoid completely with our lighting? We won't be spending much. Unfortunately it'll all be bought with whatever birthday money comes my way. Haha.
 
For salt a lot of people use instant ocean. You can step up to the reef crystals if you are going to be stocking coral.

Some softies would be a great start to your coral addiction. Zoas, palys , mushrooms. Maybe some hammer or frogs spawn.

I can definitely give you some green star polyps, mushrooms, and some entrusting gorgonian if you are interested.
 
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Alright. So we bought an established Biocube. Everyone looks to have made it through the move well. And we have had it a few weeks. It has led lighting. We would like to try to grab a couple coral from the swap, any suggestions on what we could have, and what to avoid completely with our lighting? We won't be spending much. Unfortunately it'll all be bought with whatever birthday money comes my way. Haha.
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Soft coral and some LPS should do well under most lighting, but it's hard to give more precise recommendation without more info on the LEDs.
 
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Soft coral and some LPS should do well under most lighting, but it's hard to give more precise recommendation without more info on the LEDs.
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I believe they are ecoexotic 3w led strips. Three of them.
 
BEAV9900 said:
For salt a lot of people use instant ocean. You can step up to the reef crystals if you are going to be stocking coral.

Some softies would be a great start to your coral addiction. Zoas, palys , mushrooms. Maybe some hammer or frogs spawn.

I can definitely give you some green star polyps, mushrooms, and some entrusting gorgonian if you are interested.
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I've been using "instant ocean reef crystals." Was able to get a decent price on them so worked out for the time being.

We have one small hammer and a few zoas, and a rock with some rics. All came with the tank. We purchased a couple five dollar frags this weekend.

The polyps and gorgonian I just need to keep in a spot where they can't spread much right?
 
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I believe they are ecoexotic 3w led strips. Three of them.
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If you are referring to the Stunner strips, those are more for color aesthetics rather than growing coral (They don't put out much PAR). You might be able to grow some soft corals under them, but I doubt LPS will do very well.

If you are referring to the Panorama strips then you can keep LPS just fine.
 
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It has 4 stunner strips, two blue two uv and 3 panorama strips one white one white and blue and one blue


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Soft coral, LPS, and even some SPS should do well under those lights.

If you give SPS a try, start with Montipora and Seriatopora.
 
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