The following Reverse Osmosis RO guide will cover everything needed to purchase, set up, troubleshoot, and implement RO in your aquascaping setup or saltwater reef aquarium. Why do you need an RO filter? Most natural tropical waters have a water hardness of GH 4-5. US water hardness differs from county to county in each state, […]
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 […]
GH in this tank above was about 10-12, with KH values of around 8-11 due to the limestone used in the tank. I would classify such water parameters as moderately hard; even then 95%+ of available commercially traded aquatic plants would grow well in such conditions. Despite its fancy name, GH (or general hardness in […]
Understanding TDS and how it can help you in aquascaping and your freshwater aquarium.
An overview of water parameters for fish in your rimless aquarium. TDS: Total Dissolved Solids What makes up the TDS value matters infinitely more important than the value itself. 100pm of Calcium in water is relatively harmless, 3ppm of copper will kill most aquatic life. Dosing fertilizers in a planted tank will naturally raise the […]