Happy Honeys

[Aqua Tom]

Hi,

What Tempreature range + ph value is best for keeping Honeys?

Probably been asked loads of times before

 

[Twinklecaz]

Hiya

They like soft water and and a PH or no less than 6ish but no more than 7.5.

As for temp I keep mine at 24oC which I know is in their range but I can't remember exactly what their range is.

Personally I would describe Honeys as delicate too. I've lost 3 fish since I've had my aquarium and they've all been Honeys. and just when I thought I had 2 healthy ones, 3 months later one is sick

 

[Aqua Tom]

Oh well, no Honeys for me then as my PH is above 8.

 

[Twinklecaz]

Most fish can be acclimatised though. PH isn't a huge issue for most of them so it's up to you really.

Do you have Bog wood? A big lump of that could lower the PH sufficiently.

 

[Aqua Tom]

Most fish can be acclimatised though. PH isn't a huge issue for most of them so it's up to you really.

Do you have Bog wood? A big lump of that could lower the PH sufficiently.

Really?

I have some soaking in a bowl outside. May introduce it to the tank tonight to see if it effects it.

 

[Aqua Tom]

Righto, I have just chucked in my bogwood, lets see how it effects the ph.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Twinklecaz]

My tap water is 7.5 but the water in my tank is sometimes as low as 6.8 (usually about 7 though) so it should get you down far enough.

 

[james_fish]

As said, pH is THAT much of an importance. As long as it is not swaying all over the place often.

Personally my Honeys were kept in 26C with a neutral pH.

James