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[b0b95]

so it will work even with hard water. i guess i could get some, and test it

 

[rdp50734]

It will work, just remember it is an acid so the first time you use it remove all the fish. treat the tank, acclimatise the fish to the new Ph, put the fish in the tank. Then on water changes you will need to mix it prior to putting it in your tank. Invest in a digital Ph pen £10 and check often. You do not want Ph swings as your fish will suffer.

 

[Curiosity101]

It will work, just remember it is an acid so the first time you use it remove all the fish. treat the tank, acclimatise the fish to the new Ph, put the fish in the tank. Then on water changes you will need to mix it prior to putting it in your tank. Invest in a digital Ph pen £10 and check often. You do not want Ph swings as your fish will suffer.

I still don't think advising using a pH buffer is a good idea. You said it yourself, pH swings are a bad thing... something you wont be risking with RO.

RO water is the only proper way to adjust pH without having to add other compounds to the tank.
Waterlife seem to have heavily guarded whatever the buffer is made from... but I've read it's phosphate based. So it could well lead to algae issues.

Edit: If you google DI Resin canister, or reverse osmosis unit then it's worth considering buying one. That way you can treat your own tapwater at home to get the pH you want without having to add any other compounds to the water or risking any pH swings.

 

[rdp50734]

As I said in post 11, I dont recommend it but if the OP is set on lowering chemically then I think he needs the best possible info for the particular application. ie how to lower it chemically safely for the fish. I personally would not bother now to reduce the Ph I would just slowly acclimatise and keep the environment stable.

 

[kizno1]

If im honest i think you will have more luck breeding fish that prefer lower PHs in a PH of 7.2 than if you go chemically changing it. I would go for a group of Geos.

 

[Carlovel1]

I would go for Festivum

 

[b0b95]

i think i will go with the geos. So who thinks that they will breed in my water? I am also interested in the nicaruagan cichlid, because they seem to be well fit for my water

 

[kizno1]

i think i will go with the geos. So who thinks that they will breed in my water? I am also interested in the nicaruagan cichlid, because they seem to be well fit for my water

The Nics would prefer the water but might not be as easy to sell. If you go with the Geos if you want a chance of ever making any money go for a rare type and try and get wild caught. Geos are really slow growing so they will take a long time to grow out thats why its best to go for a rarer type which you can sell for a little more.

 

[b0b95]

ohh okay, but do i need an RO. And i dont think i really will make money, just maybe a little bit. So will the geos survive in the ph? And were can i purchase wild fish?

 

[kizno1]

If you acclimatize them well and keep good water quality i think you will get away with 7.3. Where abouts are you? If your in the UK Oddballs express would be a good place. If your in the US aquabid will probably have some.

 

[b0b95]

so in other words i should try it, with like 1 or 2 and see how he does?

 

[kizno1]

so in other words i should try it, with like 1 or 2 and see how he does?

They need to be in groups so you would want atleast 4 with 6-8 being best or even more depending on size.

 

[b0b95]

Aqua Bid has all sorts of geophagus. Would they survive. Can they live with plants? Also would the ph lower work

 

[kizno1]

Aqua Bid has all sorts of geophagus. Would they survive. Can they live with plants? Also would the ph lower work

What types are you wanting?
I dont see why plants wouldnt work but i dont think they normally come from places with plants its mainly wood. I wouldnt bother with the chemicals they cause more problems than they solve IMO.

 

[b0b95]

okay, there are all sorts of types. red head tapajos, jurupari, surinamenis