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Water company is a little vague on these metrics. Their latest data shows Total Hardness CaCO3 averaging 35 (ppm)? (but low/high of 5 - 75). PH Average 8.3 I'm hoping to grab a test kit at the weekend to monitor this myself. I also have an RO/DI filter - so can produce "custom" water if...

Hi all, About to start cycling a new 50 gal (200L) tall tank after a few years out of fishkeeping. Tank dimensions are: 71 x 51 x 65 cm Originally it was going to be mostly live-bearers, but I'm thinking instead along the lines of: 16 Cherry Barb OR 10 Cherry Barb + 8 Forktail Rainbowfish 3...