Water Source question...?

[theyoungaquariest]

Hey everybody!!!
So I am currently buying RO water from my grocery store for my tank. I know it isnt the best, (but hey its better than tap water right?) I saw this on Drs. Foster and Smith.com and was wondering if it was worth it. Im kind of short on money right now and cant afford an RO/DI system, so I was looking for an alternative. What do you think? Is it worth my money? All comments welcome!!!
Thank You!!!
Aquarium Water Quality: Tap Water Filter

 

[dsmlrussell]

Save your money and check out some RO/DI units on ebay. IMO The RO water from the store is most likely better than the water that that filter produces.

 

[neilanh]

I agree, what you're doing is better than that filter, and yeah - save up for your own RO/DI system - it's the most sound investment you can make in your tank. You can get them on ebay for around 100 bucks.

 

[roka64]

I got my RO/DI off ebay for around $200 including shipping.

 

[buddha_red]

i got my 4 stage ro/di 75 gpd for 134 with free shipping on ebay.

 

[theyoungaquariest]

Thanks guys!!! Ill just keep buying RO water till I got the cash. Which will hopefully be soon!

 

[theyoungaquariest]

What systems do you guys use?

 

[Jimbo7]

My first RO system was something like 50-75GPD and we got it off some army surplus website for really cheap.

 

[Ziggy953]

I got mine on ebay as well. I paid just under $100 for it shipped.

This is the Ebay store I got mine from. I also order replacement filters from them. I have the 6 stage system.

 

[Innovator]

What systems do you guys use?

Spectrapure

 

[melosu58]

What systems do you guys use?

Reverse Osmosis Aquarium Water Quality: Maxxima RO/DI Units

 

[lynxpilot]

I bought a Spectrapure that had the reserve tank (so we could use it too) and plumbed it to the refugium with a top-off system to provide continuous makeup for evaporation losses. My next project is a mix tank with a float valve that I'm going to put under the counter next to the tank and T off of the RO line to keep it full. I'll put a small pump in that runs it in recirculation to mix salt and I'll plumb it back to the tank overflow. I have a 120 gal tank, so I'll make it about 30 gallons. Just have to figure out where to put the trap door for adding salt.