With the plant aquarium hobby becoming more and more popular people are also realizing the importance of starting off with quality products. What is the most important thing when it comes to an aquarium, water right? So why spend tons of money buying bottle after bottle of dechlor, reverse osmosis water or costly water purifying systems. Many people may not realize that there are tons of household drinking units for under $100 dollars that will produce up to 10,000 gallons of quality water for your aquarium before your first filter change. These units cost less then comparable RO systems in purchase price, operation and maintenance and don’t strip the water of the things you don’t need to take out. Why buy something that requires you to add more money in supplements right back to the thing you took them out of? Next time your at your local hardware store stop in to the plumbing section and take a closer look at activated carbon filters. We found all different types that are easily fitted to your sink faucet and can be stored out of the way until your next water change. Majority of the activated carbon filters we have seen reduce up to 99% of Chlorine, VOC’s, THM’s and soften your water while not completely voiding it of vital elements needed for your plants and fish to thrive. Oh and no waste water like an RO system, so greener plants and more green in your wallet!