No, I have to admit I don't know as I said I've never tested my water for
calcium levels. Even the Brisbane Water Board doesn't test for calcium
levels. However, I doubt that Brisbane water contains high levels as it is
riverine water with a fairly wide pastoral catchment? I know Ron Bowman in
Melbourne swears by the use of Calcium addition, particularly in fry tanks.
But then again, Melbourne water is totally different than Brisbane water.
Its just that I never add calcium to any of my tanks and I don't have any
problems with
spinal deformities, apart from the episode I spoke about early. Also I don't
know of many others over here that do either? Its one of those things that
need closer investigation.
>I would like to receive some new stock and I agree that that may be part of
the
>problem. Maybe next time you're in London, Ontario you could supply me with a
>few pairs!;-)
One never knows in this world where one might end up ;-)
Adrian.
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Adrian R. Tappin
Home of the Rainbowfish
http://www.ecn.net.au/~atappin/home.htm
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