Re: Water Softening and Lowering pH

[IDMiamiBob@aol.com]

Dom writes:

> I live in Chester UK, and my water is fairly hard, dH9, and my pH tap is at
>  pH7.3. It has been suggested to me to use Oak leaves, or using peat.  HOw 
do
>  I use these Oak leaves, do i add them direct to the tank from the garden
>  after a quick wash? Well, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
>  I keep dwarf pikes including notopthalmus, so it would be very helpful. I 
am
>  also looking for more dwarf pikes, help??? Thankyou for your advice in
>  advance

Gather up a bunch that have fallen in Autumn and rinse them off if you like.  
If they are dry, you can store them through the spring in plastic bags.  When 
you want, just drop enough in to cover the bottom.  As they rot away, siphon 
out the mess and put in some more.  Really simple.

Bob Dixon


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