I know what reverse osmosis is, the benefits, and how you can achieve reverse osmosis water. I plan on using it in my fish tank but I am not completely sure how to get it. I am thinking that the machines in grocery stores where you can refill a gallon container for about 33 cents (at my local store anyways) is reverse osmosis but if it isn't how else can I get it for my 24 gallon tank?
2007-09-02 14:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
If you have stores around you that sell the Culligan water (some have it for $0.33, mine is still $0.25), RO is one of the processes used in purification. I think some of the Target stores have it as well, as do some fish stores. If what you're seeing isn't Culligan, stop and take a look at the dispenser - it may have a brochure that tells what the process is that is used.
You can also buy a reverse osmosis unit you can use at home: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22859/category.web But these can get expensive, and they aren't terribly efficient - you use 8-9 gallons of water for every gallon produced, and you need to replace the RO membrane periodically. If you have a really large tank, or do a lot of water changes, they may be worth the cost, but that's something only you can decide.
2007-09-02 14:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deionization(DI) you might really want. The pump is not really necessary, I don't think, if you are on a town or city water system. It's just there to increase the flow rate. There is nothing wrong with drinking deionized water. Deionization does not remove the hydroxide or hydronium ions from water. These are the products of the self-ionization of water to equilibrium and therefore are impossible to remove. All the deionization process does is remove some mineral salts.
2016-04-03 00:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will say on the outside of the machine whether or not its R.O. filtered. Don't forget your buffers as the water by itself is not safe for fish at all. Kent's R.O.Right and Kent's Neutral Controller is what I use and have not had a problem keeping Ph stable.
2007-09-02 14:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most stores sell RO water but I'd suggest you test it just in case! ;) Sometimes it's not as advertised.
2007-09-02 15:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sage M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell it by the gallon in the grocery store too. i usually go that route, since its pre bottled you know what youre getting
2007-09-02 14:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by cunry1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always get a RO unit for in your home. I drink it myself too. It has a dispenser on my kitchen sink.
2007-09-02 14:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋