Reverse Osmosis kit..where from?

paddy147 · 20-11-2011 5:58pm #1

I want to produce my own marine/salt water.
So,Im looking to get an RO kit (reverse osmosis) for my new marine fish tank.

Where can I get 1,and at a reasonable price too?

Is it a hard bit of kit to fit?

I presume that it goes in under the kitchen sink?

Thanks.:)

Billy Bunting · 20-11-2011 7:16pm

Have we not got a pet fish forum for you to post this in

Bet they've already kicked you out of there.

endplate · 20-11-2011 9:44pm

This site www.water2buy.ie sells water softeners and reverse osmosis kits. (I'm not connected to them). My brother has used them with no issues them I haven't got around to purchasing yet.

youtheman · 20-11-2011 9:56pm

RO can convert sea water to potable water, not the other way round (unless I'm reading your post incorrectly).

heinbloed · 20-11-2011 10:06pm

Correct, Youtheman. Poor paddy's fish.....

Bruthal · 20-11-2011 10:17pm

youtheman wrote: »

RO can convert sea water to potable water, not the other way round (unless I'm reading your post incorrectly).

Yes, all it would do is make a quantity of already salty water, more salty on one side, and produce fresh water on the other.

paddy147 · 20-11-2011 10:54pm

RO systems are used for marine tanks and their water supply.

The tap water is run through the RO system,and then marine/sea salt is mixed in,in a specific mix/ratio to produce marine quality water for the tank.

SO hense me wanting to get an RO system.

THis will save me buying it weekly in the aquariam shop.

four18 · 21-11-2011 12:10pm

This might sound thick but......Car/Beach/Bucket/Sorted ?

paddy147 · 21-11-2011 1:56pm

four18 wrote: »

This might sound thick but......Car/Beach/Bucket/Sorted ?

Thanks but NO.

four18 · 21-11-2011 3:34pm

pjamas · 21-11-2011 9:42pm

i bought one a few days ago in 'petmania'. paid about 140 euro for it. using it for a saltwater tank i,m setting up. says it can convert 50 gal (us) about 190 lts in a day.( provided you have adequate water pressure). installed myself under the kitchen sink. follow the instructions carefully and you,l have no problems. hope this helps.

aah yes · 24-11-2011 3:38am

Many ro systems use an extra 9 tonnes of water over the "water on water" tank types.

With less water use, you will need less frequent filter changes. Shop around for RO's and they can be got from 130 unpumped, or 200 plus for the better types.

paddy147 · 24-11-2011 9:42pm

Thanks.

I bought a 5 stage "pumped" RO System today for 220 euro.t will be on my door step tomorrow afternoon.:)

Reverse Osmosis kit..where from?

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