Basic water chemistry is pH, hardness and buffering. You don´t need a chemistry degree, but you should know enough about water chemistry and the specifics of your local water supply so that you can keep fish happy. Every location´s water source is different, and some fish won´t be able to survive in your water. You can learn details about your water from a local fish store, or through the use of test kits.

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