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12-22-2006, 02:25 AM
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Does a Water Softener Affect Aquarium?
Hey all,
I am looking at buying a whole house water softener for my home, But before I do, I wanted to find out if it would affect my aquarium at all? I use RO/ DI from my tap, so I don't know if that will be affected by a softener either?
P.S. If it makes any difference, I was going to use Potasium Instead of Salt in the Softener.
Thanks for the help,
-TheChad
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12-22-2006, 06:48 AM
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Water softeners actually improve the performance of RO units, so it would be a fine addition.
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12-22-2006, 09:43 AM
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Plus, it could also help reduce the white hard water buildup everywhere.... around the hood, sinks, and stuff....
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12-22-2006, 10:43 AM
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I have one. I am on well water and can tell when the salt runs out, the dishes, in the dishwasher get more build up. I don't know the difference between a Potasium or Salt softener.
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12-22-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by roka64
I have one. I am on well water and can tell when the salt runs out, the dishes, in the dishwasher get more build up. I don't know the difference between a Potasium or Salt softener.
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From the research I have done, the Potasium lasts longer, is slightly more expensive than Salt, and doesn't have that slimy feeling that salt can give...
-TheChad
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12-22-2006, 12:54 PM
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Hmmm, I haven't noticed a slimey feeling. My 40Lbs of salt lasts months. I think they only cost about $4-5 for a 40Lbs bag. I'll have to pay attention next time I buy some.
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12-22-2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by roka64
Hmmm, I haven't noticed a slimey feeling. My 40Lbs of salt lasts months. I think they only cost about $4-5 for a 40Lbs bag. I'll have to pay attention next time I buy some.
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Potasium is about $8-9 a 40lb bag, and lasts longer.
I think the slimy feeling depends on a few factors, and Is only noticed when you first get a softener, after ahwile you don't notice it anymore.
-TheChad
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12-22-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TheChad
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Originally Posted by roka64
Hmmm, I haven't noticed a slimey feeling. My 40Lbs of salt lasts months. I think they only cost about $4-5 for a 40Lbs bag. I'll have to pay attention next time I buy some.
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Potasium is about $8-9 a 40lb bag, and lasts longer.
I think the slimy feeling depends on a few factors, and Is only noticed when you first get a softener, after ahwile you don't notice it anymore.
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LOL! Yeah, you probably are right. I did notice, the lemonade I made in Mytrly beach (non-well) tasted a lot different than at thome...
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