Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Osmosis System, 100-gal

$102.49 (-2%) Chewy Price
$104.99 List Price

Discontinued
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About This Item

Details

  • Efficiently and effectively removes harmful substances from municipal tap water.
  • Small footprint of this unit makes it easy to place under cabinets or in limited spaces.
  • Sediment and carbon cartridges are up front and easy to replace; membrane housing accepts standard 11-3/4” cartridges.
  • Faucet adapter makes it easy to connect to standard garden hoses and comes with 20 feet of tubing to plumb.
  • Included mounting brackets keep the unit secure and included membrane housing wrench makes removing the cap easy.

Instructions

Specifications

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Questions & Answers

23 Customer Questions


Will this remove nitrates from water?

Answer by ChewyMar 15, 2024
The 3-stage RO Buddie will reduce the amount of nitrates in the water by 95-98%, but not eliminate them completely.

does this remove chloramines as well (In research there is a difference, and I know my source contains chloramines).

Answer by ChewyMar 17, 2018
This item does not remove chloramines.

Has anyone tested the water through the RO? What is the conductivity? What is the softness?

Answer by ChewyMar 12, 2018
The RO membrane is meant to remove 95% or more of the TDS in the supply water.

What’s the difference between the 50 gallon and 100 gallon systems?

Answer by ChewyDec 03, 2020
The difference between the 50 gallon and the 100 gallon system is the amount that it pumps. The 50 gallon produce up to 50 gallons and the 100 gallon produces up to100 gallons.

3.7
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars
18 Ratings

15 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Megan on Jul 14, 2025

Fantastic product without any bells and whistles

After flushing, test results show <1 dKH (<18ppm) GH and KH from the 3 stage, down from 12-14 strait from our faucet. Very easy to install, although I couldn't get

After flushing, test results show <1 dKH (<18ppm) GH and KH from the 3 stage, down from 12-14 strait from our faucet. Very easy to install, although I couldn't get a good seal on my old laundry tub sink and ultimately placed it in the kitchen. Must be watched closely, even better to set an alarm, as without a tank it's easy to overflow a container.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Gregory on Aug 21, 2024

initially charged wrong amount

initially my Mastercard company informed me the price paid was a higher amount (a $20 off coupon had not been applied as promised), so I had to call Chewy and speak

initially my Mastercard company informed me the price paid was a higher amount (a $20 off coupon had not been applied as promised), so I had to call Chewy and speak to a supervisor to get that charge eventually corrected


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Randy on May 30, 2023

Already assembled

Very simple to install. The unit was pre-assembled which made it even simpler. Works great.

Very simple to install. The unit was pre-assembled which made it even simpler. Works great.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Tanner on Oct 8, 2021

Good for the money. Perfect starter unit

This RO unit is the perfect filter for someone who has never owned one before and doesn't want to spend the money on a larger more expensive filter. You'll get low

This RO unit is the perfect filter for someone who has never owned one before and doesn't want to spend the money on a larger more expensive filter. You'll get low TDS and see results in healthier livestock.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By dbm1 on Jun 19, 2021

Aquatic Life RO Buddie

Easy to set up and easy to use, the Aquatic Life RO Buddie delivers clean pure water to my aquarium.

Easy to set up and easy to use, the Aquatic Life RO Buddie delivers clean pure water to my aquarium.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By jazz on Mar 13, 2021

Not worth it

Doesn't change water ph. Local water is high ph this doesn't lower it in the slightest.. seems more like a Britain filter than RO

Doesn't change water ph. Local water is high ph this doesn't lower it in the slightest.. seems more like a Britain filter than RO


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jskejej on Jul 14, 2020

Don't buy cheap junk

Fresh out of the box never before been used and broken

Fresh out of the box never before been used and broken


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jenny on Apr 28, 2020

RO water for frogs

The system is pretty easy to assemble using the on line video, though written instructions are poor. I had it working in 20 mins.

The system is pretty easy to assemble using the on line video, though written instructions are poor. I had it working in 20 mins.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By LeeHilton on Feb 8, 2020

Good product

Have had it for about 4+ minths now and it works good. Uses a lot of water, its slow to fill and our water here isn't great. Its hooked right up to a sink and goes

Have had it for about 4+ minths now and it works good. Uses a lot of water, its slow to fill and our water here isn't great. Its hooked right up to a sink and goes right into the tank of choice thou. It was easy to hook up, wasn't broke, and doesn't leak. Had a small leak at first but that was due to the sink, and if you try to pull the line too tight it can cause a leak. Both were easy fixes.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Newfishguy on Dec 2, 2019

Unhappy about this product!

The slide in water connections leak, the top 90 degree fitting broke! Not chewy fault, just not good quality built product. Wasted alot of water using this syst

The slide in water connections leak, the top 90 degree fitting broke! Not chewy fault, just not good quality built product. Wasted alot of water using this system!