Aquatic Life RO Buddie 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Deionization Water Filter System RO/DI Filtration Units for Aquarium, 50 GPD
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Aquatic Life RO Buddie 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Deionization Water Filter System RO/DI Filtration Units for Aquarium, 50 GPD

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Product ID: 33446114
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Details

  • Brand
    Aquatic Life
  • Special Feature
    Heavy Duty
  • Product Dimensions
    13.75"L x x
  • Package Information
    Unit
  • Installation Type
    Wall Mount
  • Power Source
    Corded
Corded electric power
💧50 GPD capacity
🔬4-stage filtration

Description

💦 Dive into Purity with Every Drop!

  • SMART DEIONIZATION - Color-changing resin indicates when it's time for a filter change.
  • HIGH OUTPUT EFFICIENCY - Produces up to 50 gallons of purified water daily.
  • PURE WATER HAPPY FISH - Transform your aquarium with crystal-clear water.
  • SEDIMENT CHLORINE REMOVAL - Say goodbye to impurities with effective sediment and carbon filters.
  • ADVANCED FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY - 4-stage RO/DI system ensures optimal water quality.

The Aquatic Life RO Buddie is a cutting-edge 4-stage reverse osmosis deionization water filter system designed specifically for aquariums. With a remarkable output of 50 gallons per day, it effectively reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) to ensure the highest water quality for your aquatic environment. Featuring advanced sediment and carbon block filters, this system guarantees the removal of impurities, while its color-changing deionization filter provides a visual cue for maintenance. Compact and efficient, it's the perfect solution for any aquarium enthusiast.

Specifications

Flow Rate180 Liters Per Day
Installation MethodFreestanding
Purification MethodReverse Osmosis
Power SourceCorded Electric
Additional FeaturesHeavy Duty
Container TypeUnit
Capacity50 Gallons
Item Weight3.9 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H13.75"L x 7.5"W x 6"H
Material Typeresin

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

whats the difference between the 50 gal and the 100 gal unit? ( dont tell me its 50 gallons difference) lol
Will this work with a salt water aquarium?
can I add an additional membrane and housing to reduce wastewater?
Is there a way to hook this up to a regualr bathroom sink or a bathtub? I went to home depot, and could not find anything.

Reviews

4.4

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B**

Price and quality

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Price and size i needed , i only need to make small quantities of saltwater for my aquarium Also i must say it was easy to assemble and makes me about 10 gallons in 12 hours all at ZERO TDKUDOS ON A GREAT PRODUCT FOR SALTWATER HOBBY USERS

T**H

Wonderful—A Breeze To Install!

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! What a well-designed, easy to set-up and use product, not to mention dirt-cheap (for the RO market). I added a Y adapter to my washing machine cold water inlet (garden hose threads) the day before the RO buddy arrived. After opening the RO Buddy package (and having watched the installation video twice). I had the unit installed within 15 minutes, and up and running after the 2 flush procedures within 45 minutes. My water pressure is about perfect for the unit as it produces a gallon of RO water in just under an hour (RO unit flow rates are way over-rated, and are more like 50% of what is stated, so a 50 gallon/day unit should produce realistically 25 gallons per day, or one gallon per hour at average home pressures. Higher pressure can get you closer to the stated 50gallon/day rating, but it’s much more wear on the RO membrane, ie. shorter life).Coming from experience with RO units (for aquaria and orchids), if you’re trying to decide between the 3 and 4 stage units, only go for the 4 stage if you need really pure water, as in reef aquaria; the DI resins, the 4th stage, fill very quickly and have a short life ($). I’m getting 2-3ppm consistently after running 20 gallons through the RO Buddy, down from my tap water’s TDS of 180ppm, and that’s just fine for freshwater planted aquaria and orchids. Saves me a bundle not having to consistently purchase the expensive DI (4th stage) cartridges.

K**Y

More than the rated flow - Recommended

I am only getting half the rated flow in Atlanta on this unit. The restriction seems to be the RU unit, all other units allow water to flow at a high rate. I followed the directions and I tested each piece individually. Water supply is coming straight of the main supply to the house. 24 gallons a day is significantly less than the 50 gallons a day this is ‘rated’ for. I plan to return it if it doesn’t improve over the course of today. Everything else looks of good quality.They replaced it and the new unit is flowing great - better than expected in fact!Update months later I have regularly filling 5 gallon jugs and with each fill the flow is better - a few times I’ve flooded the floor it went that much faster than expected!! So far I’ve used a couple of inches of the ionization filter and am happy with the performance. Much cheaper and easier than store bought.

A**Y

Effective, economical system with one important catch

I was exciting to start using RO/DI water when getting back into the aquarium hobby after a long hiatus. This system was a perfect fit for me--inexpensive, simple, and compact. Overall, the system works great, but it does have one weakness that is not clearly spelled out in the product listing (see cons below).Pros:Setup was fairly easy, and the instructions are good.Water production rate actually exceeds what is advertised (I can make about 4 gallons in 1 hour).Water quality is as expected--very low TDS, neutral pH, zero hardness.Kit comes with all the basic parts you need to get started.Cons:System is NOT compatible with float valves. If you have big plans (like I did) to make a semi-automated setup where the system stops making water when your container is full by using a cheap float valve, you are greatly mistaken. The instructions explicitly state that this cannot be done, and by accident, I proved that this is true--using a float valve (or any other on/off valve) on the output side of the filter results in the DI cannister leaking all over the place. The solution is to use a fill valve solenoid on the input side, which defeats the savings you get from buying such an economical solution. The workaround in my case is to set a timer and manually shut off the water when my container is full.

T**.

Great value system

Works great! I was able to verify with a cheap TDS reader that my input water is about 180TDS and my output with the RO water system is under 10TDS. I am using this for home beer brewing and wanted an affordable portable system to easily filter clean water and it works great!

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