want to make my own water

[Valentin]

i want to start making my own water instead of buying from the lfs.

what do i need?
i have a full basement with tons of room. i have a sink down there as well.

i was thinking of getting a garbage pale, powerhead and heater.
i want to put the purest water in there as well.

any info is appreciated.
thanks,
Valentin

 

[ming]

Brute garbage can (food grade) to hold water
Refractometer - to measure salinity
RO/DI to purify water
and salt
You can add things like auto shutoff valve and float switch to the RO/DI to prevent flooding if you forget its on

 

[Valentin]

all i would have to do is make the water the night before i plan on doing a water change correct?

 

[ming]

Yes, but most people mix it a day in advance with a powerhead on because undissolved salt particles can burn corals, and you need the salt to be thoroughly mixed before using it so you can accurately know what salinity it is.

 

[Valentin]

awesome. thanks for the info.
as far as plumbing is concerned, all i need to do is run a line into the ro/di from my faucet, then the output from the ro/di is the water i use?

any recommended brands of ro/di?


oh and btw, hi neighbor! i live in Staten Island but am in flushing (college point) every weekend to visit my family.

 

[wonderballz]

You'll need 2hydrogens and an oxygen.

That's right folks, I pulled a chemistry joke on you. I'll be here all week and all the shows are sold out