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I've got a thirty gallon tank that's been up and running for a while, and I'm in the process of restocking it. The general hardness is around 120, if that's relevant. I've also got a few plants in there - mostly java ferns and some other easy-to-grow stuff.

As for the current inhabitants, I've got ...

Just a huge thank you to everyone who's contributed to this thread, it's been a massive help. With all your advice, this complete newbie has now gone and planted up his tank with Java fern, anubias, Java moss, jungle Val, moneywort and Zorchzon swords - fingers crossed I can keep them alive.

Is your tap water chlorinated or does it contain chloramine?

To be honest, I don't think you'll need a dechlorinator just for plants - I mean, think about it, we use chlorinated water on our houseplants all the time and they're fine.


Chlorine will eventually evaporate out, so I shouldn't have ...

I'm in the process of revamping my tank, currently just housing a few plants, and I'm about to switch my water source which means new parameters. I'm curious, do plants get stressed by parameter changes like fish do? Should I do a gradual change or can I swap out most of the water at once without ...