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Somrschool · 08/30/2018, 01:45 PM

Sorry to ask this, but the new search engine isn't working for me. We've been out of the hobby (freshies, but no reef) for about 10 years, and have moved to a farmhouse that uses spring water.

Question: what parameters do I need to check/correct for using spring water?

I know copper is right out; will test for it.

The water is calcified, which I see as a good thing, right? Saves me from needing a CA reactor? KH is 161 ppm and GH is 179 ppm.

What about nitrates? They tested today at 10 ppm. If that's a problem, can I correct for them? How? RO/DI?

Our water pH is around 7.5-8 out of the tap.

08/30/2018, 01:45 PM	#1
Somrschool Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WV Posts: 111	Restarting a tank: spring water parameter questions Sorry to ask this, but the new search engine isn't working for me. We've been out of the hobby (freshies, but no reef) for about 10 years, and have moved to a farmhouse that uses spring water. Question: what parameters do I need to check/correct for using spring water? I know copper is right out; will test for it. The water is calcified, which I see as a good thing, right? Saves me from needing a CA reactor? KH is 161 ppm and GH is 179 ppm. What about nitrates? They tested today at 10 ppm. If that's a problem, can I correct for them? How? RO/DI? Our water pH is around 7.5-8 out of the tap. __________________ Marcia Current Tank Info: Planning a 2-sided build in the future; nothing right now, sadly.