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    should i use my water softener before the rodi unit?

    i ususally have the water softener turned off as i can't use the softened water in my koi pond. will i prolong the life of my rodi membranes by using the water softener pre rodi unit? seems like it would. my unit is a whole house water softener with a big block of AC and resins. my...
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    how to make makeup water? Kalkwasser?

    thanks! the lime water article is great. i printed it out and am on my way out to sit by my koi pond and read it. can i add too much calcium using the kalkwasser? i have only started to use it the last week or so after my pH dropped to 7.6. my pH has come up to 8.0-8.1 with daily additions...
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    how to make makeup water? Kalkwasser?

    should i aerate it for a day first after it comes out of the RO/DI unit? how long to aerate after adding the salt? is it better to let it aerate? what is the proper way to mix salt water? what is the best way to mix Kalkwasser water? aerate, stir, powerhead? how long after making before...
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    where to put carbon in the system?

    right now i have carbon in a mesh bag in front of the return from the sump. i was thinking if i put it inside the EuroReef skimmer it would have a lot more forced flow through it. or maybe not. is this a bad idea? Carl
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