Manhattan water? - Page 2

rookie07 · 02-07-2008, 01:57 PM

I bought mine from... thefilterguys.com
They were great, and great customer service from them...when It was time to reorder filter pad(or what ever they are) they looked up my previous purchase and found what I need to replace, great guys.

Best of luck, and welcome to your new life(its addictive)

Lolli631 · 02-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Max,

Ive done the distilled water route, PITA. Tried water from LFS, not pure. For Xmas I got a RO/DI unit from FilterDirect on Ebay, couldnt be happier. TDS, PO4 and NO3 all 0 after RO/DI. Tank looks 100% better. No algae or phosphates and very low Nitrates. Invest the money up front you wont be sorry.

lhkorn99 · 02-07-2008, 09:40 PM

Have to put my vote in for the thefilterguys.biz as well. They spent time with me on te phone several times before the sale and after the sale. The customer service is excellent and you will get a quality unit. I purchased the 75GPD RO/DI unit with a TDS meter. I think I paid $199. Well worth it.

riff · 02-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Another option is to get Petco Real Ocean Water. That's what I ended up doing. They ship free if you order over $50 worth, and they discount the water once in a while. It might be a good option with a small tank like yours -- especially if you have storage space and don't want to deal with making your own water.

Max Farber · 02-10-2008, 12:43 AM

How long can the leftover bagged ocean water be stored for use in future water changes before going "bad?" How do you know when you no longer can use it?

riff · 02-11-2008, 05:43 PM

I'm not exactly sure how long the water lasts before going bad. I would presume a fairly long time -- but I'm no expert.

02-10-2008, 12:43 AM	#15
Max Farber Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 6 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Real Ocean Water How long can the leftover bagged ocean water be stored for use in future water changes before going "bad?" How do you know when you no longer can use it?

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02-07-2008, 01:57 PM	#11
rookie07 Thats me!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 1,034 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (0)	I bought mine from... thefilterguys.com They were great, and great customer service from them...when It was time to reorder filter pad(or what ever they are) they looked up my previous purchase and found what I need to replace, great guys. Best of luck, and welcome to your new life(its addictive)

02-07-2008, 06:25 PM	#12
Lolli631 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 60 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (1)	Max, Ive done the distilled water route, PITA. Tried water from LFS, not pure. For Xmas I got a RO/DI unit from FilterDirect on Ebay, couldnt be happier. TDS, PO4 and NO3 all 0 after RO/DI. Tank looks 100% better. No algae or phosphates and very low Nitrates. Invest the money up front you wont be sorry.

02-07-2008, 09:40 PM	#13
lhkorn99 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westchester Posts: 127 Reefer Ratings: (6) Friends: (0)	Have to put my vote in for the thefilterguys.biz as well. They spent time with me on te phone several times before the sale and after the sale. The customer service is excellent and you will get a quality unit. I purchased the 75GPD RO/DI unit with a TDS meter. I think I paid $199. Well worth it.

02-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#14
riff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 16 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	Another option is to get Petco Real Ocean Water. That's what I ended up doing. They ship free if you order over $50 worth, and they discount the water once in a while. It might be a good option with a small tank like yours -- especially if you have storage space and don't want to deal with making your own water.

02-11-2008, 05:43 PM	#16
riff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 16 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	I'm not exactly sure how long the water lasts before going bad. I would presume a fairly long time -- but I'm no expert.