Hi,
Thinking of setting up a planted nano tank but the problem I have is that my tap water is very hard. Over the last few months, I have been testing the tap water from time to time and this is what I have found -
pH = 7.5 - 8.5
GH = 240mg/l
KH = >80mg/l
Nitrate = 5 - 10
My question is what can I do to the water to correct this and make it more suitable for a planted tank? I was thinking of using either Seachem Acid Buffer or Seachem Neutral Regulater? Would this be the best option or am I going to have problems balancing this to the right levels each time I do a water change?
Would be interested to know what others do if their tapwater is very hard.
Many thanks for any help.
Thinking of setting up a planted nano tank but the problem I have is that my tap water is very hard. Over the last few months, I have been testing the tap water from time to time and this is what I have found -
pH = 7.5 - 8.5
GH = 240mg/l
KH = >80mg/l
Nitrate = 5 - 10
My question is what can I do to the water to correct this and make it more suitable for a planted tank? I was thinking of using either Seachem Acid Buffer or Seachem Neutral Regulater? Would this be the best option or am I going to have problems balancing this to the right levels each time I do a water change?
Would be interested to know what others do if their tapwater is very hard.
Many thanks for any help.