Ah, you are someone who hasn't found the joys of mail order (web order too these days) I am sure there are others but "Pet Warehouse" and "That Fish Place" are two that send me catalogs regularly. Both have very inexpensive RO units and deionizers. Actually I have never used a deionizer but I know some of the folks on this list prefer them and they waste much less water. Both ways work and don't have to cost an arm and a leg if you are small scale. I have also found that I like "www.aquaculture-supply.com". I think they just moved from Florida to New Orleans or they have two places. They have some heavy-duty commercial stuff but also seem to treat hobbyists like family - nice people from my experience and a wide variety of things you won't find elsewhere. Also from some of the recent posts it appears that this apisto disease also has a strange side affect - makes people unusually civil and supportive toward others so afflicted. I don't know about anyone else but I think about ACA 2001 at least once a week. Another symptom of the affliction I suspect. You better be planning to be there Francine, It's possibly the only place you can find help. jgarden2000@juno.com wrote: > Also, George and Carol Richter wrote: > "Recommendation - get an RO unit, only get it cheap if you are just > experimenting. Should not cost you more than 80 bucks unless you want > one of the > big guys. If you show signs of Apisto sickness, an RO unit is probably > in your > future in any case. " > > You can get an RO unit for $80!?! Do you know where I would shop for > these things? > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!