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It seems like the ph is the only problem with using the soft water. In my 100 I have cichlids and cat fish, that is the only tank that is low on the ph, Ican't get that tank up on the ph. All the others is also around 8 on the ph but the fish seem to be doing fine. I have had my tanks up and...

Just thought I would let you all know, I have had no fish die, and I have pretty much got all my tanks in soft water now. the only problem I am having is the ph is high in 1 of my tanks. It has baby cichlids in it. It also has cloudy water that I can't seem to get rid of. Maybe it is from the ph...

The water softener we put in does use salt for the regeneration, but bought a kit and tested the water and it shows NO SALT in the water. I have done water changes 2 days ago, and 1 tank full water change and all fish doing well. So I guess I will just see what happens and let you all know. I...

ok, the soft water is for the house! We still have a "hard water" faucet outside. The water changes will be slow, so the fish don't get stressed out. I have africian and texas cichlids. I just didn't know if the fish could survive in soft water. I guess I will find out.

my husband wanted the soft water. I was just worried what it is gonna do to all my fishys!

Hi, I have 4 tanks, 1-30;2-55;1-100, i have cichlids and community fish, how is this water softener going to effect my fish, I have asked around and found no answers yet. Anything will help. Thanks