I know I said I would leave the ph alone...

[DanL]

have you given thought to breeding cichlids that do better in hard water like African Rift valley cichlids?

i have heard that those RO units can be very pricey. it just might make more sense to breed based on your water conditions... IMO...

 

[bennylax3]

The LFS said start right junglre might might help but i am skeptical. Does anyone how hard of water Jack dempsey and green terror can handle

 

[AthagaMor]

could you send me some info or links on ROs and other methods of softing.

some good info scroll down to the pH and water hardness stuff. Should help.

i believe you are running into your high hardness buffering your pH to change (essentially blocking your hard work). If you can make the water soft and lower your pH, and then raise you hardness back up a bit - you should be good. Careful with any fish though.

 

[bennylax3]

thanks