Tap Water Filter vs. RODI System

[lonetraveler]

I'm sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I did not see an option to delete it.

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the 2?

I've never used either but the tap water filter seems as though it would do a great job without the need of a storage tank.

Thanks

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Tap Water Filter Jumbo Size Price: $149.00
Purifies tap water, removes chlorine, chloramines, pipe cleaning agents, chemicals, organics. (warm water safe) (1" NPT threads) (rated 26,000 gallons) Removes chloramines for discus fish or angel fish aquariums. Excellent for water changing systems. Great for replacing water to ponds lost through evaporation.

Compared to:

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Reverse Osmosis Filter Price: $140.00
Osmotic 100 GPD RO Filter
NSF and FDA approved for drinking water and food use. Highest quality components are used, made in USA. Membrane Back Flush Valve is included, uv resistant housing. User friendly operation, attach to any sink or to a garden hose. 100 GPD RO Filter- Osmotic Reverse Osmosis Filter

[dishpanhands]

The tap water filter will only remove chlorine and a few other things. You might still need to age the water. we age water to gas off CO2 and to put O2 in the water and to heat it..
The RO will remove just about everything. it makes near 0 TDS water and is used mostly for breeding to increase hatch rates. this water needs to be mixed to put minerals back in the water. The Ro will waste alot of water..

HTH

[dishpanhands]

wanted to add that you can do alot better on those prices..