I’ve been keeping fish for the past 25 years in NYC municipal water, which is pretty much the best there is, both for drinking and for keeping fish. But we have just bought a house that’s on well water and I’ll be moving my fish there in a few weeks.
I’m a little nervous about the transition and was wondering if I could get some tips on how to insure this goes smoothly. I know the water is a good bit harder than my current water. There is a water softener on the well and I’m sure it’s there for a reason. I know that well water can vary in its parameters and be low in oxygen. For this reason I’m planning to use a continuous drip system on my tanks. But I’d like to be able to confidently do a massive water change if I need to.
Has anyone here made a move like this? Any advice or suggestions on how to make the transition as safe as possible would be appreciated. ??
I’m a little nervous about the transition and was wondering if I could get some tips on how to insure this goes smoothly. I know the water is a good bit harder than my current water. There is a water softener on the well and I’m sure it’s there for a reason. I know that well water can vary in its parameters and be low in oxygen. For this reason I’m planning to use a continuous drip system on my tanks. But I’d like to be able to confidently do a massive water change if I need to.
Has anyone here made a move like this? Any advice or suggestions on how to make the transition as safe as possible would be appreciated. ??