What is the most affordable water filter??

CSRMUSIC · 12/19/2013, 06:51 PM

I am looking for a way to get all the filthy chemicals out of my fresh water that I put into my tank. I heard RO/DI does not get fluoride out, so I think that is not an option. Does anyone have a good suggestion??

patsfan1130 · 12/19/2013, 07:42 PM

RODI is the answer. Look to spectrapure for a refurb, BRS 5 stage is a great unit. The boys at The filter guys provide a quality product also. All are RC sponsers.

cjcolvin · 12/19/2013, 08:54 PM

The DI portion of the Rodi will remove fluoride. Since it is an ion in water the RO portion isn't able to remove this, that is why almost all ro units are paired with a deionization filter.

Sugar Magnolia · 12/20/2013, 09:22 AM

There are many affordable RODI units on the market. Well worth the money for quality water.

phillrodrigo · 12/20/2013, 04:26 PM

I like the spectrapure 90gpd refurb. Ive had it for a year have only replaced the first 2 filters which are the carbon and the sediment. I run alot of water maybe 30 to 60g a week

CSRMUSIC · 12/23/2013, 09:40 PM

Thanks guys! I always thought RODI did not take out fluoride. I pumped that it does! Makes shopping easier =) Just curious, but are there affordable filters other than RODI that take out fluoride? I am trying to consider my best option. thanks for the help!

schatzi · 12/23/2013, 10:13 PM

the ongoing cost of an RO/DI is not very much except for the extra water. Even that is not very large depending on your needs, it's just a cost you factor in with everything else. In the long run RO/DI is very cost effective.

mcgyvr · 12/24/2013, 08:09 AM

why are you so "focused" on fluoride? They just give the fish sparkling teeth

Maybe you meant "chloramines"

CSRMUSIC · 12/25/2013, 09:03 AM

Does RO/DI remove chloramines? The pure water is for the fishtank and for me. I am just trying to make the healthiest drinking water =) I am focused on fluoride for my sake, I dont want a calcified Pineal gland, or my fishies to have one ( if fish even have a Pineal gland )

Kyuss · 12/25/2013, 11:13 AM

There's a certain type of carbon block you use in one of the pre-filters that removes chloramine. It's best to check with your city's water quality report to see if you need it. Check online as a lot of times you can find this info pretty easily.

12/19/2013, 06:51 PM	#1
CSRMUSIC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 67	What is the most affordable water filter?? I am looking for a way to get all the filthy chemicals out of my fresh water that I put into my tank. I heard RO/DI does not get fluoride out, so I think that is not an option. Does anyone have a good suggestion??

12/19/2013, 07:42 PM	#2
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	RODI is the answer. Look to spectrapure for a refurb, BRS 5 stage is a great unit. The boys at The filter guys provide a quality product also. All are RC sponsers. __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

12/20/2013, 09:22 AM	#4
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	There are many affordable RODI units on the market. Well worth the money for quality water. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

12/23/2013, 10:13 PM	#7
schatzi Professional amateur Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: JC, MO Posts: 513	the ongoing cost of an RO/DI is not very much except for the extra water. Even that is not very large depending on your needs, it's just a cost you factor in with everything else. In the long run RO/DI is very cost effective. __________________ 125g Mixed Reef, 46g predator tank, 25g fuge, 39g frag/fuge, 70g sump, 29g clown tank.

12/24/2013, 08:09 AM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	why are you so "focused" on fluoride? They just give the fish sparkling teeth Maybe you meant "chloramines" __________________ Who me?

12/19/2013, 08:54 PM	#3
cjcolvin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 100	The DI portion of the Rodi will remove fluoride. Since it is an ion in water the RO portion isn't able to remove this, that is why almost all ro units are paired with a deionization filter.

12/20/2013, 04:26 PM	#5
phillrodrigo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: quaker hill ct Posts: 2,433	I like the spectrapure 90gpd refurb. Ive had it for a year have only replaced the first 2 filters which are the carbon and the sediment. I run alot of water maybe 30 to 60g a week

12/23/2013, 09:40 PM	#6
CSRMUSIC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 67	Thanks guys! I always thought RODI did not take out fluoride. I pumped that it does! Makes shopping easier =) Just curious, but are there affordable filters other than RODI that take out fluoride? I am trying to consider my best option. thanks for the help!

12/25/2013, 09:03 AM	#9
CSRMUSIC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 67	Does RO/DI remove chloramines? The pure water is for the fishtank and for me. I am just trying to make the healthiest drinking water =) I am focused on fluoride for my sake, I dont want a calcified Pineal gland, or my fishies to have one ( if fish even have a Pineal gland )

12/25/2013, 11:13 AM	#10
Kyuss Megistered Rember Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 470	There's a certain type of carbon block you use in one of the pre-filters that removes chloramine. It's best to check with your city's water quality report to see if you need it. Check online as a lot of times you can find this info pretty easily.