Re: pH/heavy metals (was) Re: [GSAS-Member] Free fish food, or trade

[John Ruhland <john@drruhland.com>]

On another note, as I understand it, pH and hardness are separate 
measures. Are there any fish
that prefer alkaline water that is soft, or is in nature alkaline water 
always hard?

One more question, someone mentioned that having a certain type of water
discourages snails. In one of my planted aquariums, I now have many 
snails
and snail eggs. I'd love to know what I can do before all these eggs 
release
snails.I know they need minerals to make shells, but my plants need
minerals as well. Are there any really easy to care for fish that eat 
snails. I know
clown loaches are susceptible to ich, so prefer to avoid them.
Thank you,
John



On Feb 25, 2005, at 12:21 PM, haika@drizzle.com wrote:

> I suppose the bottom line is whether I was able to raise the pH (and
> increase the hardness) of the water in my Endler's tank. I use NovAqua
> when I do water changes...and I used crushed coral, cuttlebones and an
> occasional pinch of Epsom salts (when I remembered) and was able to
> accomplish my goals (shrug). I raised the pH despite my use of a water
> conditioner formulated to remove heavy metals (shrug). I wasn't using
> dolomite, but I WAS adding minerals.
>
> Betty Goetz
>
> > Betty,
> > Most of the chelating agents bind both heavy metals and minerals, thus
> > soften
> > the water. If you want to consider using dolomite, and then chelate 
> > out
> > the lead,
> > you've also chelated out what you wanted the dolomite for in the first
> > place.
>
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Dr. John F. Ruhland
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