Re: Apistogramma borelli

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

IDMiamiBob wrote:

> Anyone out there know a good way for someone without the room or budget to
> invest in RO or DI to lower carbonates?
>

The old fashioned way was to boil your water and then let the water stand and
cool.  After cooling (to room temperature) immediately siphon off and use only the
top 1/3 to 1/2 of the water.  It works, cutting the carbonate hardness by about
1/2, but is time consuming and not very efficient.

Mike Wise