July 2022

kH in a planted aquarium

Posted on July 25, 2022August 17, 2022 by Ralph Cabage

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What is a good level of kH in a planted aquarium ? CARBONATE HARDNESS Carbonate hardness, is a measure of water hardness caused by the presence of carbonate (CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3) anions.It is a measure of the water’s buffering capacity; the higher the KH, the higher the pH in absence of other chemicals in […]

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Water Parameters

What Level of GH is Good in Planted Aquarium

Posted on July 7, 2022October 20, 2025 by Ralph Cabage

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An Introduction to GH in Aquariums As an aquarium beginner, you will need to know what GH level is appropriate for your planted aquarium. Today, we’ll answer the question of what level of GH is good in a planted tank environment. GH in the tank above was about 10-12, with KH values of around 8-11 […]

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