Aquatic Life Buddie Four Stage Reverse Osmosis System with Colour Changing Mixed Bed Deionization Cartridge

Great system and very cheap, Worth pointing out if DOES NOT come with a Chlormide filter and have to be bought additionally

G'day! If you've ever thought your aquarium water looked as murky as a billabong after a storm, let me introduce you to the AQUATICLIFE RO Buddie Plus. This little wonder turns your tap water into the purest, most pristine aquarium water imaginable. Think of it as the ultimate water wizard—it takes your H2O from “ugh” to “ahh!” The RO Buddie Plus works its magic to deliver water so clean, even your fish will think they're swimming in a luxury resort. Say goodbye to algae problems and hello to crystal-clear waters! Setting up this gem is easier than finding a kangaroo in the outback. Just hook it up, and you’re good to go. No PhD in marine biology required! This compact unit fits snugly under your sink, working tirelessly to provide top-notch water quality. It's like having a mini ocean purification plant right in your kitchen, minus the fishy smell. The AQUATICLIFE RO Buddie Plus has turned my aquarium into a sparkling underwater paradise. My fish are happier than a blue-ringed octopus at high tide. If you're tired of your aquarium looking like a scene from a murky swamp, do yourself a favor and get the RO Buddie Plus. Your fish will thank you, your mates will be impressed, and you’ll be the proud owner of the best-looking tank on the block. Cheers to happy, healthy fish! 🐠

Amazing it’s output is exceeding 50GPD

With very few exceptions, we’ve been really happy with this RO system. It’s compact, lightweight, affordable, and incredibly easy to assemble and maintain. A few months ago, we bought a humidifier and filled it with Brita‑filtered water. After a couple of weeks, we noticed a fine layer of mineral dust coating the kitchen, living room, and even the inside of our cabinets. After some research, we learned that Maryland’s water contains an unusual amount of salts and minerals that the Brita pitcher—and the humidifier’s own filter—simply can’t remove. Our options were to either buy distilled water constantly or utilize an RO system. Since hauling gallons of water up three flights of stairs wasn’t appealing, we chose this unit to produce near‑distilled‑quality water right at home. The unit arrived on time and in excellent condition. After watching a setup video and reading the instructions, assembly was a breeze. No leaks, no errors, no issues at all. Just be sure to cut the tubing exactly as shown in the video—improper cuts can lead to crimping and unnecessary swarf. Also, follow the two‑step flushing process: the first flush is done without the RO filter installed, and the second 30‑minute flush is done with the RO filter in place. Once that’s complete, you’re ready to go. Since we live in an apartment, using the kitchen faucet to produce our RO water was our only practical option. It works great, and although it’s a slight inconvenience to move the RO system from the kitchen sink to the bathroom (to drip in the other sink), it’s still far better than hauling 15 gallons of water up three flights of stairs every week. We then made a nice wooden stand for the RO system to keep it vertical and from lying on the countertops. Here are a few exceptions. It’s quite slow—about 27 minutes to produce a gallon of RO water. Because this ties up the kitchen sink, RO production has to be scheduled, and I always set a timer to remind myself to check on the bucket. If you do the math, it averages out to around 50 gallons per day, exactly what the RO filter is rated for. The wastewater ratio is 4:1. For every gallon of RO water produced, four gallons go down the drain. I hate wasting water, and this feels wasteful to me. That said, when compared to distillation, the RO method is much easier on the environment since there is no heat involved. There are other RO systems available that produce a gallon more quickly and with less wastewater, but from what I understand, higher wastewater ratios generally result in higher-quality water. All in all, I recommend this product. It stopped the layer of solids from accumulating everywhere from the humidifier, and I can also make RO water for drinking if needed. Tips: Always use cold water, and never turn the faucet on full when you first connect the hose. Let the filter canisters fill slowly, then gradually increase the water pressure.

Overall the product is working fine but the filtered water delivery is very very slow unlike the waste water which is very fast. It needs a booster pump may be.

delivered fast and easy to install, water tests 0 tds which is perfect!