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100% pure bio pellets, Which is all we sell at www.purelyh2o.com, help remove nitrate and phosphate from your Reef saltwater aquarium so these nutrients are not available to algae and other organisms .the process is to convert  the nitrate and phosphate in the reef aquarium water into bacteria cells that are then removed from the aquarium by a protein skimmer or cleaning your mechanical filter. Nitrate and phosphate are nutrients and can only be removed by water changes with a Reverse Osmosis or RODI Filter System or by having some organism consume it. In most aquariums without plants as competitors, algae will consume the nitrate and phosphate resulting in a tank full of unwanted and unsightly algae. In a great deal of  marine aquariums cyanobacteria, which grows like a red to black carpet over the entire aquarium, will consume the nitrate and phosphate. To grow algae and bacteria you need carbon, nitrogen (nitrate) and phosphorus (phosphate). Studies show that many man...

Q) Does reverse osmosis remove parasites?A) The largest allowable pass through in a reverse osmosis membrane is 1/10,000th of a micron. Thesize suggested by the NSF to remove parasites is 1 micron. This makes the filtration quality of reverseosmosis 10,000 times better than the recommended value! Q) Where does the TDS go after the RO removes it?A) The RO membrane has the ability to clean itself. The particulates in the water are flushed down thedrain. This is why the RO membrane lasts so much longer than the other filters in the system. Q) How much water does this system waste?A) the typical waste to product ratio for a reverse osmosis system is 4 to 1 under the correct pressure.The ratio will change in favor of the product as the pressure increases. There are other ways to improvethe waste to product ratio as well. Please call us at (877) 803-7462 if...

Helpful information when troubleshooting your RO/DI System Milky colored water. This is normal for a new system and will go away after a week or so. If thiscontinues beyond that time please contact us. Drain keeps  running. There are several reasons why this might happen. #1 – You may have purchased a system that does not include an auto shut off system. If you are unsure, please contact our support department. #2 – Your system pressure may be too low and you may need a booster pump for your system to operate correctly. #3 – Your system may have a clog or a leak. Check to make sure that all of your hoses are free of kinks and there are no puddles around the system. Funny taste or smell. If your system begins to put off a foul odor, you may need to change filters and or sanitize the system...

The worlds Coral reefs have formed through the mineral deposits of billions of small invertebrate animals, called coral polyps. All of these polyps survive via colonies, which are made up of one to many thousands of individuals. They are able to construct homes made from calcium carbonate, similar to the bones in our body. They can retract themselves into their little homes when attacked by predators. Over millions of years, these animals have been able to create vast underwater mountains which we call coral reefs. Coral polyps are similar to anemones, having tentacles, a mouth and an internal body sac called a gastrovascular cavity which is used to digest food. These polyps are sessile, meaning they cannot move; they catch prey with their tentacles, which may be floating on the water currents or swimming towards certain death. After having caught a prey, their cnidocytes release tiny poisonous harpoons. These powerful...