Recommend RO/DI filter?

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Originally Posted by Myka

The tds in the Vancouver area is usually 60-80 ppm. A DI cartridge can only take out a maximum of 20 ppm, and doesn't take out many of the things an RO does. It's your choice whether you want to risk it. For me, that $200 is well spent. My tap water is 92-96 ppm.

I always get 8 - 15 ppm out the tap right smack dab in east Vancouver.

The AP Tapwater filter was completely fine for me with my old 46 gallon, but I would't recommend it for any larger tank or a place with much higher TDS.