Well water worries...

[Mark...]

I have a 50ft well that has heavy Iron. I water the lawn pre softener and it makes the sidewalk rusty. My household water runs through a large water softening system that uses salt. The water is much better, but at times we notice some iron in much smaller amounts. Also a few years ago we added a ph unit after the softener company tested and noted the water to be acidic. Now the ph is fine, for the pipes but not sure about a reef tank. A fellow local reefer (Hockynut) also mentioned problems with CO2. Ironically CO2 will cause acidosis. I wonder if the ph treatment will deal with the CO2...

I'm in the process of planning a reef tank and fear the water quality might make this a no go. (Shame. I bought a nice 180g acrylic tank). I'm planned on getting the brs 75g ro/di. But before I make the full commitment to spending some serious cash, I'd like some input on my "well" situation.

Thanks...

Mark...

 

[downbeach]

Talk to Russ at buckeye field supply.

http://buckeyefieldsupply.com/aboutus.asp

 

[kschweer]

This thread has some good info for your situation.

http://www.njreefers.org/showthread.php?81707-RO-DI-woes

 

[Mark...]

This thread has some good info for your situation.

http://www.njreefers.org/showthread.php?81707-RO-DI-woes

Thanks...I just read the whole thread. Useful info. I just checked my tap water for ph (pool kit) and it's around 6.8...not good. I have a glass sitting and will check it in 24hrs. I assume if the ph goes up its related to CO2?

Between the iron and the CO2 and ph, I may have to scrub the reef tank idea. I can only imagine the TDS...

 

[Zippy69]

Why scrub the idea, so what if you have co2....you burn through more di resin but you also can buy more or recharge it yourself. I love my reef tank, how many people can view coral with a glass of woodford bourbon in hand and not have to up the life insurance policy. Go for it!!!!

 

[kschweer]

I don't think you need to scrap the idea. I would set up your rodi like in the thread I linked if it turns out you have high co2. I would plumb the rodi after the water treatment equipment you have already installed. With a little planning you should be able to work it out.