Does Walmart sell RODI water?

[Animal King]

Hey everyone I was wondering if Walmart sold RODI water because if so i would be easier to excess than my LFS. Thanks

 

[davescj]

I have never seen them have it. The closest I've seen is distilled water at $1 a gallon (my fish store sells RODI for much less). If you are doing water change, PETCO does sell salt water, but again, my LFS is cheaper.

 

[Bapeluso]

"Drinking water" from what I recall is the same as ro water... it's been a long while though

 

[davescj]

"Drinking water" from what I recall is the same as ro water... it's been a long while though

What's the cost? I can't see it being cheaper than RODI at your LFS.

 

[Shawna Solomon]

drinking water is RO but not RODI.

 

[Bapeluso]

drinking water is RO but not RODI.

I couldn't remember it has been so long since I had to buy it there... just remember being told to get it, not distilled

 

[Bapeluso]

What's the cost? I can't see it being cheaper than RODI at your LFS.

Normally it's like a buck a gallon. Lfs would normally charge 50 cents a gallon most places... I'd recommend investing in an ro unit if you dont have one. They are not too expensive in terms of the hobby. The membranes are normally good for about a year depending on how much you use. Ro buddy's are good and cheap, but the membranes are almost the price of a unit. If you have the extra money, I'd suggest getting one from brs. They are more expensive but the membranes are substantially cheaper (at least in terms of the prices around me).

 

[DonTavo27]

Distilled is your best option, they carry it in 1 gallon jugs, if you can find it.

 

[davescj]

Normally it's like a buck a gallon. Lfs would normally charge 50 cents a gallon most places... I'd recommend investing in an ro unit if you dont have one. They are not too expensive in terms of the hobby. The membranes are normally good for about a year depending on how much you use. Ro buddy's are good and cheap, but the membranes are almost the price of a unit. If you have the extra money, I'd suggest getting one from brs. They are more expensive but the membranes are substantially cheaper (at least in terms of the prices around me).

I would second this. I am OCD enough to do the math between my own RODI unite (recommended by my LFS, over buying water from him), and it was cheaper. I have two tanks (fresh 75 gal, I do 10 gal water change 2x a week, a 125 with ATO, so I go through water). The RODI is much cheaper when you include water, gas to drive to LFS, etc.

 

[Caseyoidae]

I used to fill my own jugs at walmart. I think it was pretty cheap. 47 cents a gallon 4-5 years ago. Aquatic life Ro buddies another cheap option. I used one for a year or so with decent results. Also depends on when Walmart guy changes filters. I remember there being a sign off card on the unit.