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    How quickly to change GH in established aquarium

    Thanks for the reply! I did a 50% water change today, and added 5 gallons RO/DI water to it. Weekly sounds good to avoid any chance of throwing anything off too much.
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    How quickly to change GH in established aquarium

    I am starting to adjust my aquarium GH and KH in an established 150 gallon so that I can have softer water fish. Current GH is 18, KH 7, PPM 580. I have decided to mix 1/3 RO water with tap to be GH 12 and KH 5. I currently have 4 angels, 16 black neon tetras, and 2 Peacock eels in 150 gallon...
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    Best practical way to lower GH/KH for tropical fish

    My PH pen and GH/KH API test kit came today, and I was shocked at the results. I have been using the API test kit for both of my aquariums 75 g and 150 g. Ammonia and nitrite always 0 for both, and Nitrate ends up being about 10-20 by the time I do my water changes (I test before each water...
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