Water Filter To Remove Fluoride ?

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harry5522 said:
quite a lot of the time people want to remove the fluoride for stuff like fish tanks :)

Do you have a budget?
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Exactly the reason :)

I just got a big fishtank and would like some lovely swimmer and to give them the cleanest water possible :p

My budget is around 100 but can go more if need be :)
 
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine. As useful as clorine and whatever chemicals are in storing/piping water it should be removed before consumption.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
 
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asim18 said:
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
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Probably not, People just go along with what the companies tell them generally.

iamtheoneneo said:
then why not just get an RO system?
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I'm a complete noob when it comes to keeping fish so I have no clue what that is, I got this tank for free from a workmate who's moving house but he never kept fish in it either due to work :p
 
Dicehunter said:
I'm a complete noob when it comes to keeping fish so I have no clue what that is, I got this tank for free from a workmate who's moving house but he never kept fish in it either due to work :p
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I assume your going cold or tropical? (and NOT marine - please)

Neither of these need RO unless you want the best.
Tbh normal tap water is fine providing you dechlorinate it before hand. You can add additionals in the system such as carbon and uv steralizer to help with the overall cleanliness, together with frequent water changes.

but if your just getting started then just get a good dechlorinator (seachem prime) and roll with that for a bit
 
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what kind of fish are you getting? RO is great for marine but probably overkill for tropical or goldfish. A tap water conditioner additive is usually fine.
 
asim18 said:
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine. As useful as clorine and whatever chemicals are in storing/piping water it should be removed before consumption.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
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Aren't you the guy who bleached his Johnson? I think a bit of fluoride in your water is the least of your problems :p
 
Dicehunter said:
Exactly the reason :)

I just got a big fishtank and would like some lovely swimmer and to give them the cleanest water possible :p

My budget is around 100 but can go more if need be :)
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If you can strech i would say this would be fine for you :D

Very similar to what we used to use for our tank.

Ps be prepared for a lot of waiting around haha!

Also AquaSafe are a great brand for them :) If you want to rummage there offerings.
 
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asim18 said:
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine. As useful as clorine and whatever chemicals are in storing/piping water it should be removed before consumption.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
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If you're in London, IIRC the statistic is your water has passed through 8 people.
 
asim18 said:
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine. As useful as clorine and whatever chemicals are in storing/piping water it should be removed before consumption.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
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You're in London, its manky disgusting muck out the taps down there compared to here in the north-west.
 
asim18 said:
I'd recommend everyone get a water filter. Since the past year or so, I've noticed the smell of tap water getting more and more chemically, most probably chlorine. As useful as clorine and whatever chemicals are in storing/piping water it should be removed before consumption.

Does anyone actually check water supplies to make they're even safe?
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Does your water filter actually remove chlorine?
What model and type is it, and how often must you replace it, how many litres does it generate?
 
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