Getoffmylawn
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I'm new to trying to soften water for my aquariums. It's a bit confusing but I think I'm getting a handle on it.
My water comes from my tap at:
PH-8.9
3 DGH
2 DKH
tds 165 ppm
conductivity 345
If I let my water rest for 24-48 hours the PH drops to 7.6, I then run it through my DIY gravity drip sphagnum moss/peat filter, and my ph drops to 6.0.
My question is do I need to use RO water to lower the tds and or conductivity?
or will my peat filtered water be ok without it?
Thanks for your time.
Mark
My water comes from my tap at:
PH-8.9
3 DGH
2 DKH
tds 165 ppm
conductivity 345
If I let my water rest for 24-48 hours the PH drops to 7.6, I then run it through my DIY gravity drip sphagnum moss/peat filter, and my ph drops to 6.0.
My question is do I need to use RO water to lower the tds and or conductivity?
or will my peat filtered water be ok without it?
Thanks for your time.
Mark