How to convert to planted

Discussion in 'The Planted Tank' started by Eli_The_Eel, Mar 24, 2008.

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  1. 1st time

    1st time Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It's been awhile since I had a planted tank--please if you use Ro or DI water you must put the minerals back in. Since the minerals have been removed you will not be able to keep a stable PH, also the water will take the minerals from everything in the tank. I learned the hard way. I noticed that my snails were getting white and dying--the calcium was being drained right out of them. If you add back , there is no better water for plants or fish!
     
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  3. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    not really ;) but hey, we have some people who can help :) Usually SW is what confuses people........