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All aquarium filtration systems need regular maintenance to perform efficiently since this will directly affect the cleanliness and freshness of the water in the fish tanks. Fortunately, reverse osmosis systems are among those aquarium filtration systems that need little maintenance. The requirementsTo begin with, your reverse osmosis unit should correspond exactly to your needs. This will dictate later on the quality of the filtered water produced. Second, it should be properly installed. After installation, you have to flush the unit before it is used. Flushing requires just a flushing kit that is very easy to use. Moving forward, you will be doing this once every week for only 15 seconds. This will prevent impurities from clogging and building up on your reverse osmosis unit’s membrane. Regular flushing can extend the life of the membrane up to six months.  Water conditions will determine how long before you’ll need to replace the membrane and pre-filters of aquarium filtration systems. On the average, it takes several years before you will need to replace your reverse osmosis membranes. As mentioned earlier, flushing regularly will extend the membrane’s usefulness further. However, the carbon and sediment pre-filters have a shorter life span. It is recommended that you replace these at least every six months. When it is time to replace your unit’s filter cartridges and membranes, it is best to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Other factors that will affect the performance and subsequent maintenance issues of reverse osmosis systems are water pressure and temperature. For your reverse osmosis unit to perform at an optimal level, the water pressure should be at 65 pounds per square inch. If your water pressure is not at this level, you will need to install a reverse osmosis pump. As for the ideal temperature, input water should be at 70 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Running water hotter than 77 degrees Fahrenheit through the membrane will cause severe damage.