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    Reverse Osmosis Water

    I just got a new water purification system that gives me "whole house" soft water, and a "RO" faucet in the kitchen for drinking and cooking. My question is: "Is Reverse Osmosis water OK for partial water changes or should I stay with the regular soft water, or continue to buy filtered water...
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    Vacuuming Substrate Questions.

    I purchased a large bag (enough to cover the whole bottom to and inch or so) of a very fine substrate that contained the bacteria necessary to start a tank. No rinsing I was told. This was early in 2018. I covered that with 3 colors of aquarium gravel. I have never vacuumed the bottom because...
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    Nitrate level too high

    I have a 29 gal. freshwater tank with 18 small fish in it. I test the water every week and all is good except the nitrate level. Never any ammonia or nitrite. I do periodic water changes, (about 8 to 9 gallons) and add treated and heated water, but still end up with large nitrate levels. I...
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