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ideal tank setup

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  • 30-04-2010 10:51pm
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    woodyman
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭


    hi i have been keeping fish for several years and want to get a bigger tank i am going to get a 200 litre tank at the moment my tank is only 70 litres. i have very hard water in my area and it has ph of 8.5 to 9. im not sure what fish to keep i was considering cichlids but they eat all the plants and i like a planted tank so what are my options. ro units are very expensive so im not going to get one to soften water


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    #2
    Satyr_The_Great
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭Satyr_The_Great


    YOu can get water treatment stuff for hard water. It creates good bacteria in the filter, and it lowers the ph. There are a few brands out there so have a look in a good petshop and they should and usually do have what you need.


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    woodyman
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭woodyman


    ya i know theres cushions but these are not recommended by most people and ion exchangers are not a great solution either


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    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,220 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Adding stuff like bog wood or coral etc can change the ph


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