Potassium Water softener

ljezuit · 04-07-2003, 07:21 PM

I was wondering if anyone uses water that goes through a Potassium based whole house water softener. I am thinking of switching from salt which I think is not good for my plants. Some of my plants just seem to not want to grow (Java Fern, Java Moss), while others flourish (Swords, Hygro).

m.lemay · 04-07-2003, 08:01 PM

I've read about many people using the pottasium chloride instead of the sodium chloride with great results. Not to mention that your plants will love the pottasium. It's probably better for us humans too, especially if you have high blood pressure.

Marcel

04-07-2003, 07:21 PM	#1
ljezuit Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 90	I was wondering if anyone uses water that goes through a Potassium based whole house water softener. I am thinking of switching from salt which I think is not good for my plants. Some of my plants just seem to not want to grow (Java Fern, Java Moss), while others flourish (Swords, Hygro). __________________ 29 Gallon, 2x36 PC, 2x Hagen CO2, XP2. Red Rubin Sword, Java Fern, Hygro, Val, Crypt Wen., E. tenn

04-07-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
m.lemay Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naugatuck, CT. Posts: 2,647	I've read about many people using the pottasium chloride instead of the sodium chloride with great results. Not to mention that your plants will love the pottasium. It's probably better for us humans too, especially if you have high blood pressure. Marcel __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #2 75 gal heavily planted,50/50 Black beauty,Eco-complete substrate, Pressurised CO2 with solenoid, ph controller, AB Reactor 1000, 330 watts 9325K GE PC lighting,Ehiem Liquidoser, 2-Filstar xp3 canisters.

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