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I collect rainwater from a covered water butt. I line a funnel with kitchen paper to filter out any large particles but in practice it doesn’t get too dirty. The water is then stored in a couple of ten litre containers indoors to warm up closer to tank temp. It’s then mixed with a little tap water when I do changes just to warm it a little if needed. My rainwater is generally around 50 ppm and when I just measured the tank water it was 90 ppm. Should I be doing anything else? I originally only had cherries in the tank with the plants but now have Corydoras as well. I always have 12% Hydrogen Peroxide in stock and wondered if it would be of benefit to pour a small amount into my storage containers? Also, would it benefit the fish to add a water conditioner and if so which one? The plants seem to need very little in the way of ferts but I’m wondering if I should add anything for the fish? TIA