tap filter

[iplaydafoozball]

is a tap filter really necessary? i've been using tap water and treating it for the past 6 months, but i've come across this and was wondering if it would be better for the fish. also, i'm planning on getting a reef tank within the next 2 months, i was wondering if i would need the filter for that also. i found a tap filter at Petco for $75....looked on Dr. Foster & Smith and they have it for $30 lol, stupid Petco. I know an RO unit is better and all, but they are much more expensive. just looking for some input! thanks!

 

[iplaydafoozball]

anyone have an opinion or experience with these? its the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals tap filter....

 

[micah2012]

I've seen it in Petco also. Don't really see the point though if your happy doing it the regular way. Unless you can hook it up to a Python. I wonder if you can?!?!?!

 

[Grumpy_Marine]

also must take into consideration the cost of the filter media for them. I was looking at one that was 65 dollars for the unit, and each filter cost 35 dollars. But the filters only lasted for 15-25 gallons.... so for me i could get maybe two uses of each filter. I would stick with regular tap water and RO water from machine if possible.

 

[Lotus]

If you're going to be getting a reef tank, you're probably better off getting a reverse osmosis system.

Most of the tapwater filters just filter out chlorine and some of the heavy metals, which is what water conditioner does.

 

[echoofformless]

One big old waste of money.

 

[tropicalfish]

I just age and treat water.