N nterry AC Members Dec 10, 2005 115 0 16 45 Apr 1, 2020 #1 Hi, Looking at tanks for ocellatus (gold and pearly). Water is: pH—8.1 KH—5 or 6 GH—10 do I need to up this? I could up it with buffers but prefer to stay with tap water if possible to maintain greater stability. Thanks, Nate
Hi, Looking at tanks for ocellatus (gold and pearly). Water is: pH—8.1 KH—5 or 6 GH—10 do I need to up this? I could up it with buffers but prefer to stay with tap water if possible to maintain greater stability. Thanks, Nate
D dudley Eheim User Feb 9, 2005 1,667 314 92 Medina, Ohio Real Name Dee Apr 1, 2020 #2 Nate it looks good to me! Did you test the tap water directly AND let a sample set out overnight and check the values again? Reactions: the loach
Nate it looks good to me! Did you test the tap water directly AND let a sample set out overnight and check the values again?
N nterry AC Members Dec 10, 2005 115 0 16 45 Apr 1, 2020 #3 This was a measurement in the tanks. Both have completed fishless cycles.
D dudley Eheim User Feb 9, 2005 1,667 314 92 Medina, Ohio Real Name Dee Apr 1, 2020 #4 I would still test your tap and a 24 sample to see if your GH, KH and pH values change after off gassing of your source water. It doesn't always change but nice to know. Reactions: Amazoniantanklvr
I would still test your tap and a 24 sample to see if your GH, KH and pH values change after off gassing of your source water. It doesn't always change but nice to know.
