Emika_B Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi all, I have hard water (at least 300 ppm according to the Tetra test strip). Unfortunately I don’t know what makes up the hardness. I checked the board of water supply’s water report but it didn’t mention either component. I’ve found saltwater tests for calcium and magnesium but not freshwater. Anyone know of any testing mechanism for these two components, or does it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTill Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It probably doesn’t matter. It’s worth getting a KH test kit because that affects pH, but otherwise most people won’t be able to do much with the other info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika_B Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 AdamTill - so far my pH has been steady at 7.2 and my KH has been 0 to 20 ppm. I know the KH helps keep the pH steady so I may need to find something to supplement that. My tank’s in the settling phase so I’ll probably have some swings as the mopani wood does it’s thing. Mahalo for the help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Fluval has a freshwater calcium test kit I was able to source. Can't remember where I bought it from, but I believe I saw the same kit in Petco the other day. Edited January 18, 2021 by Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika_B Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Irene - thanks for the info. I thought I’d read in either one of your blogs or a post here on the forum about that. My search skills are lacking 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTill Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 No worries! Crushed calcium as a slow release source or Equilibrium dosed with each water change to get to 3dKH is a normal safe level. You might be fine if you don’t stock heavily, but it doesn’t hurt to have some buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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