Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage Aquarium Water Filter System, Reverse Osmosis RO Filtration Unit for Fish Tank, Fountains, and More, 100 GPD (Gallons Per Day)
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Size: 100-Gallon Three stage
Features
- CLEAN, FILTERED WATER FOR AQUARIUMS: The Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO water filter system for aquarium uses reverse osmosis to remove debris from tap water to give you clean water fast for your fish tanks, humidifiers, fountains, and more.
- POWERFUL FILTRATION OF TAP WATER: This fish aquarium filter system helps take out up to 98% of total dissolved solids from tap water; this system gives your fish and plants the clean water they need for an optimal aquatic home.
- WHAT THE SEDIMENT FILTER DOES: Tap water is filtered through a sediment filter in this reverse osmosis aquarium filter system that catches dirt like sand, silt, and more, which affect the quality and appearance of water.
- REMOVES CHLORINE AND ODORS: The carbon block filter in this fish tank water filter helps take out chlorine and unpleasant smells, so water is safer for fish and plants (Note: it wont remove chloramines).
- THE RO MEMBRANE FILTER: The RO membrane filter in this RO water filtration system for aquarium filters almost everything else, removing most dissolved solids, turning tap water into much cleaner water which is gentler for sensitive aquatic life; If you want full performance specs, download the products technical PDF for info
Brand: Aquatic Life
Special Feature: Compact, Portable
Product Dimensions: 7"L x 7"W x 13"H
Material: Plastic
Capacity: 100 G/day
Included Components: Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 100 GPD
Package Information: Cartridges
Installation Type: Wall Mount
Purification Method: Reverse Osmosis
Power Source: Not an Electric Unit
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 7.25 x 4 x 13.75 inches; 3.1 Pounds
Item model number : 540017
Date First Available : June 27, 2013
Manufacturer : Aquatic Life LLC
Best Sellers Rank: #6,938 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #17 in Aquarium Filters
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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,452)
Other Special Features of the Product: Compact, Portable
Container Type: Cartridges
Installation Type: Wall Mount
Purification Method: Reverse Osmosis
Power Source: Not an Electric Unit
Upper Temperature Rating: 105 Degrees Fahrenheit
Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM): 1
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 7"L x 7"W x 13"H
Capacity: 100 G/day
Item Weight: 3.1 Pounds
Material Type: Plastic
Brand Name: Aquatic Life
Included Components: Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 100 GPD
Model Name: 540017
Model Number: 540017
UPC: 810957010171
Global Trade Identification Number: 71
Manufacturer: Aquatic Life LLC
Item Type Name: Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 50 GPD
Unit Count: 1 Count
Warranty Description: Manufacturer Warranty
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Size: 50-Gallon Three stage
I was attracted by the price, the small size, and ease of use of this system, and I'm more than happy with its performance. However, not much information is provided beyond how to hook it up and turn on the water which a third grader could do, so I'll attempt to answer some questions that people may have who are just considering one. If you're already familiar with RO systems here's my bottom line and you can skip the rest. Finally, an affordable, tankless, three-stage system that produces 95%-99% pure water like the big boys. There's also an optional DI filter for those with reef tanks who want it 100% pure I use it primarily to mix with tap to soften and lower the ph in my freshwater tanks, so 20 gallons of RO per week is about average, which I usually produce in one sitting, so to speak. Easily 12 hours, but hidden in patio furniture and virtually silent, you will want to get a timer of some kind. Trust me. It's sleek, light in weight, with a built-in mounting bracket. I have yet to replace any, but it takes a standard sized membrane filter, with the two disposable auxiliary filters around $10. ea. . If you live in a perennially parched area like me where the term "waste water" is frowned on, you can use the excess water on trees, shrubs, or plants, any day of the week. There appears to be nothing wrong with it but a higher TDS, and with so much extra water my plants are thriving. win/win. "Don't I need a pressurized tank?" Not necessarily. I suggest holding off on a tank for now, at least until you decide where to put all the cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals under your sink and have thoroughly cleaned out the cabinet. Hopefully you're comfortable with working on your back in cramped areas. The tank adds a level of complexity and a bloated space-hog presence, being twice the size of its actual water volume. For the moonshine method you'll also need: 1. 10 feet or more of 1/4" plastic tubing for potable water use. 2. A couple of large clean buckets or containers. Keep in mind the waste water bucket will fill about four times faster than the pure. For large batches I recommend a 5 gallon bucket (with lid, if water will be stored) and a 20 gallon waste container. 3.. A TDS meter isn't mandatory unless you plan to use in aquariums, but they're cheap and handy for determining when your filters need changing. "Where else can I put it?" I keep mine outside on the patio, except in very cold weather. It works best with tepid water. It comes with a standard 3/4" garden hose adapter and fits perfectly inside of a storage/seat enclosure. The waste water goes into a large Rubbermaid tote or through a longer hose I rigged up for to direct watering of plants. During cold weather it can be brought in to a garage, utility room, laundry sink, bathtub, or anywhere with water hookups. Well, maybe not the toilet. When it's cold and my plants don't need the excess, admittedly 60-80 gallons of waste will go down the drain. "What's the difference between RO and my regular filtered water for drinking?" RO water is what's left of tap after virtually everything has been stripped out of it, leaving the water pure and basically sterilized. The technology is also used to desalinate sea water for drinking. Your filters can help with contaminants, chlorine, sediment, etc. but they have no effect on TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, the minerals which make water hard and leave calcium deposits, but also make water taste good. Personally I don't care for the taste of RO and it doesn't quench my thirst like mineral water. If considering RO primarily for drinking, I suggest buying a gallon of RO or distilled first to try it out. Some like it, but It may be overkill. Two scientifically proven methods for lowering TDS are - 1) through a special membrane filter, and 2) salt, commonly used in whole-house water softeners. "What's the difference between water softeners and RO systems?" Size, for starters. And method. Home water softeners are large electrical appliances that use salt to remove calcium and magnesium. This does soften the water but the process adds sodium. I've been told by experts that this water is too "wonky" for fish to live in for long. Reverse Osmosis systems are smaller and work on water pressure alone, producing at a slow-trickle pace. The process would be too slow and costly for whole-house applications. Many people will use both, with the softener doing the heavy lifting and RO the ultra-fine filtering. "What else can I use it for?" Besides the fish stuff, I keep some in the fridge for guests, cooking, or using in ice-molds. The ice comes out clearer An iron, evap cooler, coffee maker, mister, hair curlers, vaporizer, or anything that uses water can benefit from a longer life. I also use it in my outdoor fountain, for rinsing glassware, hand washables, and sometimes machine washables by adding a bucket or two. Occasionally I'll wash my car or hair with it. A rain barrel with a spigot would be an ideal holding tank, but right now the rubbermaid totes are working.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016 by Alice Wakefield Alice Wakefield
Size: 50-Gallon Three stage
This is a great, easy-to-use and easy-to-install RO unit. I bought the de-ionization chamber as well and have been happy with the results. I recommend this product to others. I bought mine to reduce water hardness (it was far too high coming out of the tap), and it has brought hardness to zero in my tap water. My saltwater reef tank is doing very well, and I have seen an increase in activity among the fish and increased coral growth (xenias, clove, goniopora especially, various other SPS and LPS, etc.) despite having made no other changes. It was also cheaper for me to make my own RO/DI water than to buy water from my local fish store (more on that below). The unit isn't perfect, but it works very well. The clips that hold the side chambers onto the center unit are a bit weak and the chambers sag downward when full of water. But, they stay on the main unit, so that isn't a big deal. The unit also didn't explain how to remove the stoppers that come with the unit. The unit has a particular kind of tube seal that is not obvious: there are white baskets sitting in a hole, you push the basket down and shove the tubing into the hole, and then you pull the basket part up and clip a blue U-shaped clip on. That part was easy to figure out. How to remove the stoppers that are in the basket when the unit arrives (and how to get the tubing back out of the basket) was not obvious. If you just pull and pull and pull on the stoppers, nothing will happen. If, however, you simply push the basket down and then, while holding it down, pull the stopper out, it's really easy to remove them. Same with tubing: push the basket down, pull up on the tubing, and voila, done. The unit is also a great cost-saver. Buying water from the local fish store ranges from 25 cents to 50 cents per gallon. I can make my own water at about a 5 waste to 1 purified ratio for much less than that, even taking into account the cost of the unit, the cost of new membranes, and the cost of water/sewage (both purified and waste water). I collect the waste water in 5 gallon buckets and use them for watering plants, filling the pool, etc. Overall, I'm happy with the unit. It makes about 50 gallons a day, just like it says, and the water quality is great. I have only been using mine for a few weeks (and had to replace the de-ionization chamber, see my review on that page), but I am otherwise happy, I recommend this to others. One last word of warning: be sure that you don't put this somewhere that has high pressure. Or, if you do, make sure you buy tubing that can handle it. I put mine in the wrong place on a solar water heater and the pressure was too high: it blew a hole in the tubing I bought and leaked quite a bit. However, I just changed the tubing, reduced the pressure, and it has worked fine since.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014 by James Z.