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Aquatic Life RO Buddie 4-Stage RO/DI (50 GPD)
The beginner default: the ubiquitous compact RO/DI that most reefers start with, with over 5,000 reviews. 50 GPD is slow but plenty for topping off and small water changes, at the lowest price here.
84/ 100 T&T score
Ranked 3rd of 6 ro/di water systems
Owner rating4.5★ (5,071)
Best price today$69.99
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Score breakdown
Water Purity (TDS)88
Flow & Capacity74
Maintenance82
Owner Satisfaction90
Value90
What we like
- +The most-reviewed aquarium RO/DI by far
- +Compact and easy to mount in a small space
- +Produces zero-TDS water for a nano or small reef
- +The lowest price to get into RO/DI
Watch out for
- −50 GPD is slow; expect to fill a reservoir ahead of time
- −Standard entry cartridges, not twist-in
Specifications
Stages4 (sediment, carbon, RO, DI)
Output50 GPD
DIResin
CartridgesStandard
Output Quality0 TDS
TypeRO/DI system