Hi,
I need some help with TDS which I think might be too high in my tank??? its a ADA 60p with Eheim 250t and co2 at bare minimum. I have been using the EI method for dosing except doing water changes every 2-3 days due to the algae.
I have been using tap water in my tank with Seachem prime for a few weeks with no problems. Recently I introduced fish and it seems like this has spurred on some algae growth. I can see patches of green on my rocks. I was thinking about buying an electronic algae remover until I read their instructions and it said not suitable for water with TDS over 500.
I checked my tank water and it is above 600. Is that normal? I changed the water about 3 hours ago from the tap?
My cold tap TDS is 480 and hot 550 (Hot I suspect higher because we have a water softener).
Should I do water changes with RO water instead from now on and add the EI macro/micro as normal?
I need some help with TDS which I think might be too high in my tank??? its a ADA 60p with Eheim 250t and co2 at bare minimum. I have been using the EI method for dosing except doing water changes every 2-3 days due to the algae.
I have been using tap water in my tank with Seachem prime for a few weeks with no problems. Recently I introduced fish and it seems like this has spurred on some algae growth. I can see patches of green on my rocks. I was thinking about buying an electronic algae remover until I read their instructions and it said not suitable for water with TDS over 500.
I checked my tank water and it is above 600. Is that normal? I changed the water about 3 hours ago from the tap?
My cold tap TDS is 480 and hot 550 (Hot I suspect higher because we have a water softener).
Should I do water changes with RO water instead from now on and add the EI macro/micro as normal?