How to Stop Algae Blooms: RODI Filter Maintenance & Mixing Station Setup | Newbie Tank Build 2.0

01-17-2026 In this episode, we tackle the root cause of a stubborn brown diatom and hair algae bloom by performing essential maintenance on the RODI system. After an entertaining feeding session with Petey the Puffer and Pennywise the Clown Trigger, I take you on a tour of my laundry room mixing station to show you how I use 20-gallon Brute cans, float valves, and redundancy sensors to prep 10% water changes. You’ll learn step-by-step how to replace sediment, carbon, and DI resin filters, and why a "0 TDS" reading might still be hiding silicates that fuel algae growth. ______________________________________________ ⚠️ Products In This Video ► Porcupine Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/porcupine-puffer-diodon-holocanthus-saq-chicago-fish/ ► Clown Trigger (Balistoides Conspicillum) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/clown-trigger-balistoides-conspicillum-saq-chicago-fish/ ► Universal RODI Replacement Filter Set Kit (Sediment, Carbon, DI) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/universal-rodi-replacement-filter-set-kit-sediment-carbon-di-saltwateraquarium/ ► 100 GPD - 4 Stage Professional RODI (Pro Level) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/100-gpd-4-stage-professional-rodi-pro-level-saltwateraquarium-com/ ► Red Sea Large Bucket Coral Pro Sea Salt Mix (Makes 175 Gallons) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/large-bucket-coral-pro-sea-salt-mix-makes-175-gallons-red-sea/ ► Sicce Ultra Zero Water Mixing Pump - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/ultra-zero-utility-water-mixing-pump-sicce/ ► HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/hi98319-salinity-temperature-tester-hanna/ ► Python Hands-Free and Spill Free Aquarium Hook, Green - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/hands-free-and-spill-free-aquarium-hook-green-python/ ______________________________________________ Website - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swaqdotcom/ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saltwateraquariumdotcom/ Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@saltwateraquarium.com ______________________________________________ 📩 If you have a request related to equipment in this video, or this video in general, email - [email protected] #saltwateraquarium #swaq