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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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