Water hardness

[Ruddy Roach]

What is water hardness all about??? Is it good or bad and what effect does it have on the aquarium and fish???

Please can someone explain water hardness in as much detail as poss please!

Thanks,

Andy

 

[The-Wolf]

there is a pinned topic at the top of this forum
see here http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=59467

 

[teacherspet]

I saw the pinned topic on water chemistry... very helpful, but was wondering the same as OP, what effect does water hardness have on your tank? My GH is @ 300ppm and PH is 8. I have had platys and gouramis for over 6 months with no problems. Should I be worried?