Neolamprologus Multifasciatus

[Circus]

So, I have an empty 10 gallon tank that I want to set up for these tiny cichlids. What is the best way to raise the hardness of water? Should I use something like Seachem Tanganyika Buffer? Does argonite sand work better? What are my options?

 

[Treestone]

So, I have an empty 10 gallon tank that I want to set up for these tiny cichlids. What is the best way to raise the hardness of water? Should I use something like Seachem Tanganyika Buffer? Does argonite sand work better? What are my options?

What is your hardness atm

 

[Circus]

It swings between 100ppm and 125 ppm, depending on the day. The water system runs off of multiple wells, so it varies.

 

[Circus]

I was thinking crushed coral as an insert for my filter would initially raise the tank hardness. Then I could use a buffer for added water.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I was thinking crushed coral as an insert for my filter would initially raise the tank hardness. Then I could use a buffer for added water.

Crushed coral would only raise the PH I believe

 

[Circus]

Crushed coral would only raise the PH I believe

Then I would probably be better off adding the seachem powder to dechlorinated water during water changes.

 

[Essjay]

Crushed coral will raise GH and KH as well, but not that much. It also depends on the pH - the lower the pH, the more that will dissolve.