is this an RO water Maker?

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i just found this in under my sink and thought holy crap i have a RO maker. but now im not so sure. so here are some pics and i can try abd help as much as possible but again, i just found it. so, who wants to help me?
     

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  3. Ultraner

    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Hate to be there bearer of bad news but unfortunately that is a canister filter and not R/O.
     
  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I agree, it looks to be just a carbon filter with maybe a sediment filter.
     
  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    really? hm anyone else think its a canister filter. doesnt really look like one but thankfully i havent used it lol
     
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    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I may be using the wrong term for it but I believe if you removed the canisters you would find a micron type mesh filter inside.
     
  7. Gexx

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    theres nothign inside. it needs new filters. could i get some stuff that would make it suitable for fish? for corals? just wondering.
     
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    wow sounds like it removes some bad stuff. would this be acceptible for fish?
     
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    Gexx Giant Squid

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    HEY GUYS, is this gonna be acceptable for fish?
     
  12. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    Any of you see the ro setup on costco.com ? It seems like a good price ( it's on the main page ) what do ya think ?