Javas raise hardness?

[Ramdin]

I read that Java Ferns can raise bicarbonate levels and potentially increase water hardness. My water is too hard to begin with so this is a concern for me. Anyone else heard or experienced this??

Thanks

[Alfcea]

Hmmmm.... I've never heard ot anything like this. However, Java ferns can use bicarbonate ions as a source of carbon (like CO2) for their own growth. Is that what you are talking about?

[Algenco]

I'm with Alfcea, it may lower it

[Ramdin]

Opps... I should have re read my notes I have been making here. I should have said hornwort and been in another forum area. Thats what I get for reading about plants all morning then asking a question by memory lol.

Sorry bout that :help: