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[awsome JD's]

ok im doing my regular tank maintanence and i tested my ph ,hardness, alkaline,nitrate and nitrite. i was wondering on my indicator all are wel except my hardness how do i lower it and when i do, what effects will it have on my fish? does it even matter its been this way for a while and it hasn't seemed to bother the so far. am i wrong once again or does it have no affect on them . can it be that i have well water (country life) ????

[Lady Hobbs]

Only RO water will get rid of that. My water is hard too and my fish do fine but I do have some problems with some plants.

[awsome JD's]

they told mr not to put real plants in my tank because my cichlids willeat them. so they will be fine then ok thank you

[Wild Turkey]

for the most hardness is like ph, stable is better and fish can adjust usually.

whos "they" ? never trust the lfs...even though they happen to be correct every once in a while.

[awsome JD's]

lfs said that. its hard to say whats real and what isn't anymore i mean i truely trust you guys but my fish staore has some valid points i guess ill just come here with all of aquarium questions. please dont steer me wrong. not saying you will just saying it say it.(just in case)