I was having this discussion with some other people earlier. I contend that ph is not important for the average fishkeeper as long as it's stable and not extreme (somewhere in the 6.8-7.8 range I think). I think it's important if you're trying to get fish to breed or you're trying to create the perfect biotope, but for the average fish keeper who just wants a tank of colorful fish, I don't think it's a big deal as long as it's stable. I see too many people screwing up their tanks b/c they're always tinkering w/the ph (I've been guilty of this myself) mainly b/c it's very easy to measure and there's lots of chemicals readily available to use to play with it. Anyone agree with me or am I way out there?
PH importance
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cyberbeer65
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It's not even that important for breeding. At my work our system water (like all of Toronto) is around 7.8, but we have SA cichlids and african cichlids breeding two feet apart in the exact water. Even things like rams and apistos can be kept and breed in water with a Ph this high no problem if the water quality is kept in good shape.
Nope you nailed it. I'd make the range even wider, myself. I've kept livebearers and tetras in the same tanks for years in rock hard water with high alkalinity. Everyone does fine.chinnp said: