Sand for tank

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  1. Henk Hugo

    Henk Hugo

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    the CPT water is extremely soft and acid.... it just comes out of the tap hard and alk.... add an airstone and you sill be amazed how quickly it drops
     
    Henk Hugo, Jun 23, 2009
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    Hey Gilbert - soft and hard refers to the mineral content in the water, normally carbonates. The cape Town water comes from a Loooong concrete pipe where it picks up its pH to around 8+ after a little settling and aeration that pH will drop to about 6. This is caused by a lack of buffering.
     
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    Thanks Zafgak
     
    Gilbertr14, Jun 24, 2009
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