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How well do cichlids handle soft water?

I’m looking to get a few lake Tanganyikan cichlids for my tank but it is currently filled with soft water. I currently have a few tiger barbs in there just to get my tank cycled and will be removing them to start up another tank with. I was planning on slowly adding hard or RO water to the tank once I got the new fish. So how does soft water effect them?


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Is RO/DI water necessary in a FOWLR marine setup?

I am planning on getting a 30 gallon saltwater aquarium with a power filter, skimmer, heater, ect. I am aware of all the items needed for a saltwater setup. I know that you dont need RO water for a Fish only setup, or most FOWLR setups. I know it is needed for a reef setup. This is all the info I can gather from many websites and a few books. Can I use a conditioner to remove heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, ect. from the tap water, then add a good salt mix (instant ocean), then age the water and add to tank during water changes, or set up. I know to use conditioned freshwater for top off. Will the conditioned tap water be safe for invertebrates such as cleaner shrimp, hermit crabs, emerald crabs. I know you need it for corals but I cant find info telling me if I need the RO water for inverts such as shrimp or crabs?


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when can i add live plants into my fishtank?

i have a 55 gallon freshwater fishtank. there is gravel, water, 2 15 watt lights, and a filter. i have already added the aquasafe dechlorinator. it has been up and running forabout three days now. the water is crystal clear and it doesnt smell at all. when is it safe for me to add plants? when can i add fish?


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should I put anything in RO water?

Hi I have bala sharks, Angles Fish, Plecos and an Arowana. Just wondering if I should put something in the pure RO water? Thanks!!
I have a 75
The sharks look like JAws LOL
Anyway My tap water is very hard!!! THe PH Is like 8.5 are higher shooting for like 6.8 or 7.0 to make every one happy.


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What would you stock a 30 gallon tank with, not small community schooling fish such as neons, and livebearers?

I just found a 30 gallon tank, aqua clear 50 gallon filter, 100 watt heater, and air pump at a garage sale for only !!!!! I know tell me about it. Tank has been cycling for 2 weeks with water, gravel, and filter pad from another 30 gallon tank I have. What would you stock this tank with. I am leaning towards a brittle nose pleco and a small school, 3-4, or silver dollars. Would you consider this over stocked? What would you stock it with? I want to spend no more than total for all my fish in this tank. Thanks!
~~Spades_Master


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