After a bunch of years playing with botanicals, we've learned a lot of stuff. We've screwed up a lot of stuff, too! Yet, almost every day, we learn some new things that are really exciting and cool And we get questions. Lots of questions. A question we get a lot around here is about the "water-softening capability of botanicals", to which I respond almost reflexively, "There is none." Botanicals will not help you soften hard water. I believe that anyone who tells you this categorically simply does not have the correct facts. Ask them to explain how this process occurs. I'd like to know, 'cause I've found no evidence of this! Hobbyists really want an inexpensive, "natural", or simple way too soften their water. Using some botanical-based stuff just seems so right, doesn't? Well, we also get a ton of questions about peat mossmainly, what
Estuary by Tannin Aquatics
Low Market Price Sphagnum Substrate Garden Peat Moss for Seeds and Seedlings Sphagnum Peat Moss Sphagnum Moss Water Moss - China Sphagnum Moss, Moss
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Filter Compatibility: Compatible with Fluval filter models: 106, 206, 306, 406, FX5, FX6, 105, 205, 305, 405, 104, 204, 304, and 404. Water Softening
Fluval Aquatic Peat Granules, Chemical Filter Media for Freshwater Aquariums, Water Softener, 17.6 oz., A1465
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No water change in 1.5 years, no filter besides a peat moss filter
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Yeah so . . . how would I remove these tannins? : r/Aquascape
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