Do you still need to change the tank's water in this kind of set-up?
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also not sure, our tank was also cracked however I contacted jrponics via email and was sent a replacement tank within a week. Great customer service at jrponics.
816165
The tank does not require cleaning unless the system is not in use for a long period of time. Usually, flushing the tank once would be enough.
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You have to fill the tank, preferrably with some sort of filtered water. I just fill it at my fridge.
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I use what has worked for over 50 years - change about 1/4 to 1/3 the water every month, vacuuming the gravel to remove waste when I do so, and change the filters at that time. I've got clean water conditions and minimal losses to anything other than old age. Have even had spawning in 2 tanks this summer.
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No, clean water is despensed and then you change switch to dry the water. Which goes to a different holder.
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Hi Chris, I think it is not necessary to change filter if the water became clear. But I think it would be good idea to change at least one of filter cartridge if the water still cloudy.
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No. Fill the tank 1:4 with vinegar and water and let soak a while, swish till clean and rinse
754431
Absolutely. Water goes through the filter and what comes out is filtered water. If you want to put filtered water in your reserve tank, this is the thing to do it with!
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Depending on the installation, there is a filter between the tank and the water supply. The instructions note that you should check this filter if you have diminished flow.
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It may not be, it depends on the bioload of the tank and the size/type of filter. If good circulation and surface movement is being achieved by the filter, extra airstones or wands are usually not necessary. Don't overstock the tank, and make sure your filter is adequate and you will likely not need extra airstones. Research the species you are keeping, some such as danios are adapted to more water current, others such as Angelfish and Bettas prefer still water.
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YES, in a manner of speaking it does use the same tank. The clean water, with cleaning solution, is in a bladder inside the tank, as it is applied, the bladder gets smaller and the dirty water fills the same tank totally separate from the original clean water. It works perfect!
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No the tank does not have access to clean - HOWEVER the tank must be filled full the first time to use it. Then release ALL the water at once through RO spigot. We did ours twice. The instructions have the common filter change times (usage). There is also an extra set of filters included.
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Yes. This is to remove chlorine from the water, which is necessary before adding tap water to the tank. You can add as much salt as you want afterwards.
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No. You only use water in this unit. Go to Homedics site and they can verify this question for you.
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Some people do, but I didn't for my aquarium. You don't have to, and some people prefer to keep it dirty. Just a heads up, your tank will be very cloudy for a few days, but this is perfectly normal and it will settle on its own. Just keep your filter running.
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I don't think it matters what RO system you have. If it has the option for a reserve tank and the fitting works, then it should fill with water.
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It depends on what fish you have it requires two filters but one is made for goldfish and the other is for fish like tetras, etc. If you tank smells you might want to change half the water and put in clean filters.