Does anyone know if there are any side effects if the water hardness is higher than average?
Dec 5, 2015 #1 prowsie747 New Member Joined Nov 9, 2015 Messages 13 Does anyone know if there are any side effects if the water hardness is higher than average?
Dec 5, 2015 #2 J jaizei Unknown Member Moderator 10 Year Member! Joined Feb 5, 2011 Messages 9,106 Location (City and/or State) Earth Maybe some mineral deposits on the shell after soaking/rinsing them but if it's potable for people you should be safe with your animals.
Maybe some mineral deposits on the shell after soaking/rinsing them but if it's potable for people you should be safe with your animals.
Dec 5, 2015 #3 Tom The Dog Trainer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 63,485 Location (City and/or State) Southern California I have been using well water that is extremely hard, alkaline and mineralized for drinking and soaking for 20 years now with no ill effect. My tap water is also very hard and alkaline, great for African Cichlids, and no ill effect from that either.
I have been using well water that is extremely hard, alkaline and mineralized for drinking and soaking for 20 years now with no ill effect. My tap water is also very hard and alkaline, great for African Cichlids, and no ill effect from that either.