- Location
- Bronx, New York
Up until this point I have been utilizing Poland Spring water as top off freshwater for my aquarium. This probably has brought on most of the algae issues as I use Nutri-Seawater for my regular salt mix. It utilizes an Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump since the main water pressure is only 35 PSI. This unit requires a minimum 60 PSI to function properly. I am pretty happy with the system so far. I made my first batch of top off freshwater and I'm hoping to see some phosphate levels drop in the next few weeks.
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My new Water General 150 GPD RO/DI Water Filtration Unit. Some Assembly required.
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Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump which pulls water from the kitchen sinks main cold water source.
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Plumbing split from the kitchen sink main cold water source. One goes to the Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump and the other goes to my refrigerator.
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My new Water General 150 GPD RO/DI Water Filtration Unit installed under the kitchen sink.
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My new Water General 150 GPD RO/DI Water Filtration Unit. Some Assembly required.
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Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump which pulls water from the kitchen sinks main cold water source.
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Plumbing split from the kitchen sink main cold water source. One goes to the Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump and the other goes to my refrigerator.
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My new Water General 150 GPD RO/DI Water Filtration Unit installed under the kitchen sink.