Leaves as Water Softener
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Leaves as Water Softener
Ground water in my area is slightly hard which has been preventing me from keeping soft water fish so far.
But now I want to keep shrimps etc and I was looking on the web for easy and affordable ways to soften water.
I came across a blog, which suggested keeping leaves and pieces of wood submerged in water for some days and it will reduce hardness.
How feasible is the idea, for long term regular water changes...
But now I want to keep shrimps etc and I was looking on the web for easy and affordable ways to soften water.
I came across a blog, which suggested keeping leaves and pieces of wood submerged in water for some days and it will reduce hardness.
How feasible is the idea, for long term regular water changes...
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
most south american cichlid keepers use driftwood for this reason mainly , u can use almond leaves ,also peat moss and cocopeat under substrate will reduce PH
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
Can you share the blog link please?
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I understand but what I want to know is, can I maintain a regular supply of naturally softened water using this method.sub wrote:most south american cichlid keepers use driftwood for this reason mainly , u can use almond leaves ,also peat moss and cocopeat under substrate will reduce PH
Like keep some driftwood\leaves in a bucket of water for a few days and viola...soft water, or does the process takes longer?
I want to keep some soft-water handy, incase I need some quick water change.
There you gosaikumar wrote:Can you share the blog link please?
http://allnaturalpetcare.com/blog/2012/ ... naturally/
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
if ur source water is hard thn u can store water and can use driftwood , almond leaves there , it won't take much time but depend upon water quantity , chemistry , amount of driftwood and leaves ,for exact PH value u need to test water , u can observe change in color of the water it become brown color Becoz of taniic acid.
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Thanks, will do that
What other leaves can be used besides the Almond?
What other leaves can be used besides the Almond?
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
You can use pinecones, alder cones, teak leaves, jackfruit leaves
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
You can also use Guava and Banana leaves and mentioned by Navneeth.Naufil wrote:Thanks, will do that
What other leaves can be used besides the Almond?
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
Any idea where in Delhi I can find Indian Almond leaf or any online store name
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Re: Leaves as Water Softener
Thanks, I will look for Guava and Banana leaves, cause they will be easier to find in Delhi. Teak leaves I think I can arrange...from someone.
Almond leaves can be hard to source in Delhi unless you know about a tree somewhere, buying online can be expensive.
Almond leaves can be hard to source in Delhi unless you know about a tree somewhere, buying online can be expensive.