Re: How do I reduce my GH

[IDMiamiBob@aol.com]

Jeff writes:

<snip><  So much so that im
>  gonna buy all new gravel and completely redo the tank in the hopes of
>  getting the plants to grow again(they are dying now).  To help with this
>  i think i will remove the log I have in the tank and see if my water
>  stays less acidic ( and hard).

Anything that makes water more acidic is not likely to make it harder.  That 
just doesn't happen.  Hardness will come from your gravel, but the wood 
should produce humins,  which will bind the calcium and magnesium, making the 
water softer.

Bob Dixon


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