The AquaFX Dolphin (Glacial Series) is a premium, high-efficiency Reverse Osmosis system engineered to deliver ultra-pure water with unmatched reliability. Optimized for flexibility, this versatile system is configured to maintain a highly stable, automated purification cycle and can be easily customized to conquer demanding environments like low-pressure well systems or poor municipal city lines.
It comes standard with an installed backlit TDS meter for instant water quality verification, an integrated manual flush kit to maximize your membrane's longevity, and a high-performance automatic shut-off valve to protect your setup from water waste.
Why You Need an AquaFX Dolphin Glacial System
Standard tap and well water are packed with invisible dissolved solids, heavy metals, volatile chemicals, and mineral hardness. Transitioning to ultra-pure RO water is essential for your home, pets, and specialized setups:
- Premium Drinking Water & Beverages: This system strips out up to 99% of impurities, heavy metals, and micro-contaminants, providing an ultra-clean base for your household. It is phenomenal for making coffee, tea, and crystal-clear ice cubes, allowing the true flavors of your beverages to express themselves without background chemical interference. (Note: Because it removes all minerals, you can add a post-mineralization filter if you prefer a traditional spring-water taste profile).
- Household Pets (Dogs & Cats): Just like humans, your pets benefit from cleaner water. Removing heavy metals, chlorine, and contaminants shields their kidneys and urinary tracts from toxin buildup, encouraging better hydration and overall health.
- Reptile Misting Systems: High mineral content in tap water leaves unsightly, stubborn white scale deposits on glass terrariums and clogs delicate automated misting nozzles. This system completely eliminates hard water staining, keeping enclosures pristine and equipment running smoothly.
- Freshwater Fish & Planted Aquariums: Tap water contains wild fluctuations in pH, hardness, and toxic disinfectants. This system removes excess calcium and harsh chemicals to give you a blank slate, making it a breeze to achieve the exact water chemistry required for delicate freshwater fish like Cichlids, shrimp, and live aquatic plants.
- Hydroponics & Indoor Gardening: Plants rely on precise nutrient absorption. Raw water contains background minerals that cause nutrient lockout and stunt growth. Using purified RO water ensures that every drop of liquid fertilizer you add is fully available to the root system for explosive yields.
- Farm Animals & Livestock: High levels of sulfur, iron, or nitrates in well water can cause digestive distress and refusal to drink among livestock. Clean, contaminant-free water ensures optimal hydration, better digestion, and improved health for farm animals.
The 3-Stage Filtration Process
- Stage 1 — AquaFX 1-Micron Premium Sediment Filter: This acts like an ultra-fine net, catching physical debris floating in your lines—such as rust flakes, dirt, and sand—before it can clog the rest of the system.
- Stage 2 — AquaFX Chlorine Guzzler Carbon Block Filter (5/10 Micron): This behaves like a chemical sponge. It target-locks and absorbs harsh city disinfectants like chlorine, removing bad odors, tastes, and chemical irritants that are toxic to fish or sensitive aquatic life.
- Stage 3 — AquaFX TFC RO Membrane: The powerhouse of the system. This advanced membrane screens water down to a microscopic level, separating pure water molecules from invisible dissolved solids, heavy metals, and hard calcium. Tailor this stage to your exact needs with customizable options ranging from 50 GPD up to 300 GPD.
- Membrane Performance Benchmarks: Please note that all AquaFX membrane flow-rate outputs are factory-rated based on ideal test conditions of 65 PSI water pressure, 77°F (25°C) water temperature, and 250 ppm input TDS over a 24-hour period. Lower supply pressure, cooler seasonal water temperatures, or higher baseline TDS will naturally reduce output.
Upgrade Opportunities for Low Pressure
If your source water pressure falls below the ideal 65 PSI benchmark (common on private wells or upper-floor installations), the Dolphin platform can be seamlessly upgraded to maximize output:
- Booster Pump Upgrade Kit: Add a heavy-duty, plug-and-play electric booster pump to artificially ramp up system pressure, drastically reducing waste water and accelerating pure water production speed.
- Liquid-Filled Pressure Gauge: Highly recommended when installing a booster pump. This durable, vibration-resistant gauge lets you visually monitor real-time operating pressure to ensure your pump is dialed in perfectly and running safely.
What is Included in the Box
- The Dolphin (Glacial Series) RO System: The main multi-stage purification unit pre-loaded with your Stage 1 and Stage 2 filter cartridges, plus your choice of RO membrane(s).
- Standard Factory-Installed Features:
- Backlit TDS Meter: Provides highly accurate, illuminated digital readouts of your Total Dissolved Solids to verify your water's absolute purity.
- Automatic Shut-Off (ASO) Valve: Included as a standard feature on every unit. It safely stops water production automatically once your reservoir or product line is full to prevent messy floods and water waste.
- Manual Flush Kit: An integrated bypass valve assembly that lets you regularly rinse away concentrated mineral buildup from the membrane surface, extending its lifespan.
- The Startup Packet:
- 10" x 2" Canister Filter Wrench: A rugged plastic wrench specifically sized to let you unscrew the vertical filter housings smoothly during routine filter changes.
- 6 Feet of Tubing: High-quality, durable 1/4" lines divided into dedicated blue (pure product water) and black (waste/drain water) lines to keep your connections completely foolproof.
- 1/4" Hose Bib Connector: A solid adapter that lets you seamlessly split off and source feed-water from standard outdoor spigots, laundry lines, or utility sinks.
Here is a video of the Dolphin being used for an automatic top-off setup for a fresh water aquarium:
