Hi everybody,
I've been a long time reader of this forum and I'd like to thank everybody for all the useful information I've found here. I've had two tanks set up for about 3.5-4 years now and I want to overhaul my 35 and plant it. I've done all the research and have a complete system designed; H.P. CO2, H.O. fluorescent, flourite bed, etc..., but haven't installed it yet.
The tank has been going for about 3 years without any major difficulties and all my water conditions are optimal and stable. From the tap my water reads; pH=7.6, 10 dKH, 24 dGH. In the tank I add peat to my canister filter and the readings are; pH=7.4, 4 dKH, 22 dGH. I understand how pH and KH relate to each other and CO2, but I can't seem to find out how the general hardness effects the plants. If anybody could shed some light on this problem I'd appreciate it.
Jim
I've been a long time reader of this forum and I'd like to thank everybody for all the useful information I've found here. I've had two tanks set up for about 3.5-4 years now and I want to overhaul my 35 and plant it. I've done all the research and have a complete system designed; H.P. CO2, H.O. fluorescent, flourite bed, etc..., but haven't installed it yet.
The tank has been going for about 3 years without any major difficulties and all my water conditions are optimal and stable. From the tap my water reads; pH=7.6, 10 dKH, 24 dGH. In the tank I add peat to my canister filter and the readings are; pH=7.4, 4 dKH, 22 dGH. I understand how pH and KH relate to each other and CO2, but I can't seem to find out how the general hardness effects the plants. If anybody could shed some light on this problem I'd appreciate it.
Jim
