Hi All. I recently setup at 120 gallon tank and originally I used house water that runs through a softener. Its salt softened. The tank never cleared so I drained it and used outside water and eventually got to a clear tank. Now its been going for about 4 weeks (2 mollies) and I did a water change today because my nitrites were nearing 1.0ppm and ammonia was .50ppm. Nitrates were around 60ppm. I realize I am probably in the middle of the cycle and things will eventually go down.
My question is my water is really hard. Will that cause me issues or can I use the house water thats been through the softener process. General hardness is 180 whereas inside is 30.
My question is my water is really hard. Will that cause me issues or can I use the house water thats been through the softener process. General hardness is 180 whereas inside is 30.