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Old 08-11-2013, 11:57 PM   #1
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Need to harden water
I'm going to start a cichlid tank I need a way to harden the water

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Old 08-12-2013, 06:45 AM   #2
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Crushed coral sand?
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Old 08-12-2013, 11:07 AM   #3
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I agree with Samzter. Crushed coral in either your tank bed, or stuffed in a mesh bag in your filter will increase pH. Adding shells to your tank also can increase pH.
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i use aragonite in mine, it looks nicer than crushed coral imo
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I need a ceep way and its fresh water
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:41 PM   #6
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I need a ceep way and its fresh water
The coral sand/sea shell method is for freshwater
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Old 08-12-2013, 09:43 PM   #7
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Can u send me a link to buy it?
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