Hey guys. I’m just in the process of setting up a large planted tank that I’ve converted from my old mixed reef.
I’ve tested my tap water and it’s currently sitting at
pH 7
KH 2-3
GH 2
NO3 0
TDS is usually in the 40-50 range
Would you recommend using this to run the tank (will start off low tech but totally open to the idea of CO2 injection as needed) or am I better off using RO?
I’m assuming with either I’m going to need to buffer up both KH and GH?
I’m currently thinking of planting up with Asian plants and populating with Asian fish (barbs etc)
Substrate is lava rock topped with aqua soil and finished with sand. I am using seiryu rock and azalea root for the aqua scape.
Would appreciate any insights regarding this and water chemistry. Many thanks
I’ve tested my tap water and it’s currently sitting at
pH 7
KH 2-3
GH 2
NO3 0
TDS is usually in the 40-50 range
Would you recommend using this to run the tank (will start off low tech but totally open to the idea of CO2 injection as needed) or am I better off using RO?
I’m assuming with either I’m going to need to buffer up both KH and GH?
I’m currently thinking of planting up with Asian plants and populating with Asian fish (barbs etc)
Substrate is lava rock topped with aqua soil and finished with sand. I am using seiryu rock and azalea root for the aqua scape.
Would appreciate any insights regarding this and water chemistry. Many thanks