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First RO unit

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Hey everyone,

Last night I finally bought my first RO unit!works fine so far, but I need to ask;: dose anyone have any specific buffers or something they use in the RO water for heir apistos?

Thanks,
Jonathan
 

tjudy

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I use Kent RO Right if I want to add some TDS to the water. For fish that like it very very soft and acid, I do not add buffers. Some TDS will be added through feeding and biologic processes in the tank.
 

animalmgc

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I use straighy RO some add part tap to thier RO IMO if ur substrate is mineralized then why add more
API sells a test kit that will give ur levels of each to tell if u need to add or not
 

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