I posted this on the Setup/Filtration forum, but i only heard crickets in reply... maybe i'll get a wider viewing audience here. My water source is from a well with relatively Low GH (3-4) and very high kH (160-180 range). My pH is around 8.2. I am installing a R/O unit and this is my first experience with one. Its my understanding that the R/O will remove all kH. What will it do to pH? I would like to re-constitute the water that is held in my reservoir to get back to a pH around 6.8-7.2 and average kH (whatever that # is). What products or methods would you recommend? And is there some interaction with CO2 that can bounce pH around during this process? Thanks for your input.
Water chemistry advice needed
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Hello; I do not have any comments about water conditioning methods. My practice has been to use the water as it is and try to find fish that tolerate it that way. If the well water is suitable to use as is, you are indeed fortunate.
My take has been that trying to manintain things like pH that is different than what water is normally can be very difficult. Many fish can adapt to various water conditions. What can cause fish trouble is water conditions/parameters that are not steady. Just a thought.
My take has been that trying to manintain things like pH that is different than what water is normally can be very difficult. Many fish can adapt to various water conditions. What can cause fish trouble is water conditions/parameters that are not steady. Just a thought.
Jordy wonder what fish are u keeping? Most fish are breed n USA with high ph...so u should not mess with the water...