"George" wrote in message
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Around 40-ppms........Thanks

That is a little low, but not dangerlously so. If it were me, I'd just
add
some limestone rocks to the pond and leave it at that. I have a limestone
waterfall, and my general hardness stays right at 80 mg/L, which is normal
for freshwater ponds.
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And they're totally safe. They raise it slowly and gradually - no shock to
the fish.
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