Re: [Killietalk] Pump for recirculation system

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

Earl,
    I have a couple of comments. 
    First, why are you diluting your tap water with DI water and then adding 
salt? It seems that that is at least one step too many unless your tap water 
contains undesirable ionic materials, like iron or manganese or copper. Your 
water is softer than mine and I use it direct for most killies, except lacortei 
and similar species. 
    Second. I received good advice on a pump similar to your needs from John 
at Jehmco. It works for me. 
    Third, for my hard water species (Tanganyikan cichlids and killifish and 
pupfish), I add Rift Lake salts to my tap water. You should be able to add 
whatever salts you want to your tap water. Or have a reservoir of dolomite or 
coral sand in the gravel in the tanks.

Lee Harper
Media PA
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