--- product_id: 337208460 title: "RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50-Gallon" brand: "aquatic life" price: "2897 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/337208460-ro-buddie-three-stage-reverse-osmosis-50-gallon store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 50 GPD high output 98% TDS removal efficiency 3-stage advanced filtration RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50-Gallon **Brand:** aquatic life **Price:** 2897 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Elevate your water game with the Aquatic Life RO Buddie – pure, powerful, and professional. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50-Gallon by aquatic life - **How much does it cost?** 2897 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/337208460-ro-buddie-three-stage-reverse-osmosis-50-gallon) ## Best For - aquatic life enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aquatic life brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Chlorine-Free & Fresh:** Carbon block filter eliminates chlorine, protecting your aquatic life and enhancing water taste. - • **Next-Level Filtration:** Removes up to 98% of Total Dissolved Solids, ensuring ultra-pure water for sensitive environments. - • **Triple Defense System:** Three-stage filtration with sediment, carbon block, and RO membrane for comprehensive contaminant removal. - • **Compact & Ready to Install:** Lightweight wall-mount design with included fittings for quick, hassle-free setup. - • **Pure Performance, Every Drop:** Delivers up to 50 gallons of crystal-clear water daily, perfect for your aquatic and home needs. ## Overview The Aquatic Life RO Buddie is a compact, three-stage reverse osmosis system designed for residential use, producing up to 50 gallons of purified water daily. It removes up to 98% of Total Dissolved Solids through sediment, carbon block, and RO membrane filtration, effectively reducing chlorine and contaminants. Ideal for aquariums, fountains, and humidifiers, it features a lightweight wall-mount design and easy installation, delivering superior water quality for demanding millennial professionals. ## Description The AQUATICLIFE RO Buddie is a three-stage RO unit designed for residential use to reduce the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in tap water. Each RO Buddie includes a Sediment, Carbon and cartridge. Useful applications include smaller aquariums, fountains, humidifiers and more. With incoming water pressure at 65 PSI and water temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the RO Buddie will produce up to 50 gallons in a 24-hour period, or a little over two gallons per hour. The included tubing and fittings make setup quick and easy. ## Features - CLEAN, FILTERED WATER FOR AQUARIUMS: The Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO water filter system for aquarium uses reverse osmosis to remove debris from tap water to give you clean water fast for your fish tanks, humidifiers, fountains, and more. - POWERFUL FILTRATION OF TAP WATER: This fish aquarium filter system helps take out up to 98% of total dissolved solids from tap water; this system gives your fish and plants the clean water they need for an optimal aquatic home. - WHAT THE SEDIMENT FILTER DOES: Water is filtered through a sediment filter in this reverse osmosis aquarium filter system that catches dirt like sand, silt, and more, which affects the quality and appearance of water. - REMOVES CHLORINE AND ODORS: The carbon block filter in this reverse osmosis filter helps take out chlorine and unpleasant smells, so water is safer for fish and plants (Note: it won’t remove chloramines) - THE RO MEMBRANE FILTER: The RO membrane filter in this RO water filtration system for aquarium filters almost everything else, removing most total dissolved solids, turning tap water into much cleaner water which is gentler for sensitive aquatic life; If you want full performance specs, download the product’s technical PDF for info ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00DOG63OY | | Brand Name | Aquatic Life | | Capacity | 50 Gallons | | Container Type | Cartridge | | Country Of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (863) 4.4 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810957010164 | | Installation Type | Wall Mount | | Item Dimensions L X W X H | 18.4L x 10.2W x 34.9H Centimeters | | Item Highlight | Compact RO system includes wall-mount brackets and tubing for aquariums, fountains, humidifiers, and more | | Item Type Name | Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 50 GPD | | Item Weight | 3.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Aquatic Life LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 540016 | | Material Type | Sediment, Carbon, and RO Membrane | | Model Name | AQUATICLIFE RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50 Gallons | | Model Number | 540016 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Other Special Features Of The Product | Chlorine Reduction | | Power Source Type | Corded Electric | | Purification Method | Reverse Osmosis | | Supported Water Tds Level Maximum Ppm | 300 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Upc | 810957010164 | | Upper Temperature Rating | 100 Degrees Fahrenheit | | Whats In The Box | Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 50 GPD | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Aquatic Life - **Capacity:** 50 Gallons - **Material:** Sediment, Carbon, and RO Membrane - **Product Dimensions:** 18.4L x 10.2W x 34.9H Centimeters - **Special Feature:** Chlorine Reduction ## Images ![RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50-Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xEjzTzIoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How often should I replace the filters?** A: Sediment and carbon filters typically last 3-6 months. RO membranes last 1-2 years depending on usage. DI resin should be replaced when it changes color. **Q: Can I use RO Buddie for drinking water?** A: No **Q: What is TDS, and why is zero TDS important?** A: TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) measures minerals, salts, and impurities in water. Zero TDS means the water is completely pure, leaving no spots or residue after drying - ideal for a spotless rinse. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by on Reviewed in India 5 January 2018* Overall the product is working fine but the filtered water delivery is very very slow unlike the waste water which is very fast. It needs a booster pump may be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by on Reviewed in Australia 18 August 2026* I’ve been using this to make water for my carnivorous plants. They’re all still thriving so you can tell it’s effective. Plenty of hose length attached to regular kitchen mixer ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic entry-level or back-up portable unit *by on Reviewed in the United States 21 September 2016* I was attracted by the price, the small size, and ease of use of this system, and I'm more than happy with its performance. However, not much information is provided beyond how to hook it up and turn on the water which a third grader could do, so I'll attempt to answer some questions that people may have who are just considering one. If you're already familiar with RO systems here's my bottom line and you can skip the rest.Finally, an affordable, tankless, three-stage system that produces 95%-99% pure water like the big boys. There's also an optional DI filter for those with reef tanks who want it 100% pure I use it primarily to mix with tap to soften and lower the ph in my freshwater tanks, so 20 gallons of RO per week is about average, which I usually produce in one sitting, so to speak. Easily 12 hours, but hidden in patio furniture and virtually silent, you will want to get a timer of some kind. Trust me.It's sleek, light in weight, with a built-in mounting bracket. I have yet to replace any, but it takes a standard sized membrane filter, with the two disposable auxiliary filters around $10. ea. .If you live in a perennially parched area like me where the term "waste water" is frowned on, you can use the excess water on trees, shrubs, or plants, any day of the week. There appears to be nothing wrong with it but a higher TDS, and with so much extra water my plants are thriving. win/win."Don't I need a pressurized tank?"Not necessarily. I suggest holding off on a tank for now, at least until you decide where to put all the cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals under your sink and have thoroughly cleaned out the cabinet. Hopefully you're comfortable with working on your back in cramped areas. The tank adds a level of complexity and a bloated space-hog presence, being twice the size of its actual water volume.For the moonshine method you'll also need:1. 10 feet or more of 1/4" plastic tubing for potable water use.2. A couple of large clean buckets or containers. Keep in mind the waste water bucket will fill about four times faster than the pure. For large batches I recommend a 5 gallon bucket (with lid, if water will be stored) and a 20 gallon waste container.3.. A TDS meter isn't mandatory unless you plan to use in aquariums, but they're cheap and handy for determining when your filters need changing."Where else can I put it?"I keep mine outside on the patio, except in very cold weather. It works best with tepid water. It comes with a standard 3/4" garden hose adapter and fits perfectly inside of a storage/seat enclosure. The waste water goes into a large Rubbermaid tote or through a longer hose I rigged up for to direct watering of plants.During cold weather it can be brought in to a garage, utility room, laundry sink, bathtub, or anywhere with water hookups. Well, maybe not the toilet. When it's cold and my plants don't need the excess, admittedly 60-80 gallons of waste will go down the drain."What's the difference between RO and my regular filtered water for drinking?"RO water is what's left of tap after virtually everything has been stripped out of it, leaving the water pure and basically sterilized. The technology is also used to desalinate sea water for drinking.Your filters can help with contaminants, chlorine, sediment, etc. but they have no effect on TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, the minerals which make water hard and leave calcium deposits, but also make water taste good.Personally I don't care for the taste of RO and it doesn't quench my thirst like mineral water. If considering RO primarily for drinking, I suggest buying a gallon of RO or distilled first to try it out. Some like it, but It may be overkill.Two scientifically proven methods for lowering TDS are - 1) through a special membrane filter, and 2) salt, commonly used in whole-house water softeners."What's the difference between water softeners and RO systems?"Size, for starters. And method. Home water softeners are large electrical appliances that use salt to remove calcium and magnesium. This does soften the water but the process adds sodium. I've been told by experts that this water is too "wonky" for fish to live in for long.Reverse Osmosis systems are smaller and work on water pressure alone, producing at a slow-trickle pace. The process would be too slow and costly for whole-house applications. Many people will use both, with the softener doing the heavy lifting and RO the ultra-fine filtering."What else can I use it for?"Besides the fish stuff, I keep some in the fridge for guests, cooking, or using in ice-molds. The ice comes out clearer An iron, evap cooler, coffee maker, mister, hair curlers, vaporizer, or anything that uses water can benefit from a longer life.I also use it in my outdoor fountain, for rinsing glassware, hand washables, and sometimes machine washables by adding a bucket or two. Occasionally I'll wash my car or hair with it.A rain barrel with a spigot would be an ideal holding tank, but right now the rubbermaid totes are working. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System RO Filtration Units for Aquarium, 50 GPD - Aquatic Life RO Buddie Sediment Cartridge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/337208460-ro-buddie-three-stage-reverse-osmosis-50-gallon](https://www.desertcart.no/products/337208460-ro-buddie-three-stage-reverse-osmosis-50-gallon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*