Rummy nose tetras

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Just wanting some more input on these fish. My pH is 7.8, everything that I have read on them says they will not tolerate anything above 7.0. Is this true or will they adapt if introduced slowly? I would really like to add about 8 to the new tank when it is done cycling.

Thanks!
 
They won't display their very best colors, and breeding isn't likely to succeed, but they can be acclimated to your pH. They'll live just fine for you. And--find out what the pH is at the LFS--if they are on the same water source, it's likely the fish are already in a similar pH anyway.
 
I have never had these fish in anything above 7.3, so I cannot say (for sure) how they would do. I would imagine that (like OG mentioned) if the LFS pH was about what yours is, they are more likely to survive and even thrive. But - if your LFS’s pH is, say, 6.5... you might be in trouble. :(

I hope it works out for you, whatever you choose. ;)
 
One of the better LFS in Houston will not sale them with the gaurantee without a water sample from your aquarium. A sign on the tank at the store reads "LOW Ph FISH". I have 11 from this particular LFS. Is your tank planted?

Good luck!

Scott
 
scottracy said:
One of the better LFS in Houston will not sale them with the gaurantee without a water sample from your aquarium. A sign on the tank at the store reads "LOW Ph FISH". I have 11 from this particular LFS. Is your tank planted?

Good luck!

Scott
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No, only with silk plants. I will ask what the pH is when I go to get some fish for the new tank. I live about 80 miles from that store so I'm sure my pH will be different. If its too much of a difference I wont choose the Rummy nose tetras :sad
 
The fish will adapt, just keep the PH stable afterwards and not add chemicals to try and lower the PH. Drastic PH fluctuations are much worst than a high PH.
 
I'm not sure exactly what phanmc meant by 'the fish will adapt', however I would call the fish store first and ask them what the pH is. 80 miles is a long way to go, and if they do have a drastic difference in pH you really should count them out. Many people will tell you that they have spent hours on acclimating fish, so you really cannot just plop them into the aquarium.
 
scottracy said:
One of the better LFS in Houston will not sale them with the gaurantee without a water sample from your aquarium. A sign on the tank at the store reads "LOW Ph FISH". I have 11 from this particular LFS. Is your tank planted?

Good luck!

Scott
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You have a great LFS, and I wish all of them did this.
 
How are the Cardinal Tetra in your tank doing? Cardinals and rummies have very similar pH needs! Will you be going to the same LFS as where you got the Cardinals?

Cardinal Tetra

Sci Name:
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Family:
Characidae
Origin:
Venezuela; Brazil
Max Size:
1.5"
pH:
Slightly Acidic

Rummynose Tetra
Family:
Characidae
Type:
Characins
Distribution:
River systems of Colombia and Brazil
Max Size:
2"
pH:
Slightly Acidic
 
Fishes that comes from waters with low PH levels can adapt to higher PH ranges given proper acclimation, even above 8.0. If the PH between the LFS water and your water is drastic, say a jump from 7 to 8, then a slow acclimation process is necessary for any fish(regardless of whether they prefer soft or hard water).
 
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