L46 - And Water Softeners

[glovanator]

Does anyone keep their Pleco's in a house with a water softener? I have very hard water, and I want to get into Pleco's (want to take a stab at breeding the L46). So I assume they will be more successful in soft water. But I didn't know if I should pursue natural softening methods, or if I should invest in a water softener for my house.

I don't want to rent a water softener and then have everything die in the high sodium content.

Any advice?
Thanks,

 

[Midwater]

I have never bred plecs, but have a variety of L numbers and my water is hard city water. They seem to do well, especially the L46 which has grown significantly.

 

[DrownedFishonFire]

This might explain better than I as I do like how the article is written how it explains the whole concept together

The Fish Keeper’s Guide to pH, GH, and KH | Water Chemistry 101

This practical guide for beginners explains what these water chemistry terms mean, when you should test for them, and how to raise or lower them if needed.

www.aquariumcoop.com

I simply do not chase PH when im working with what water I have. i also do the TDS measurement as well on my end here. I think those “water softener” label is a misleading description on what goes on when sodium and calicum i think is being changed - dont quote me lol everyones breeding Zebras worldwide with varying water parameters IMO