The pH in my tank is about 8.0. I've tested my tap water and it's pH is about 7.8. I've read my Mollies like it around 7.5. I know they're hardy fish and can live with a slightly basic pH but I don't think they're happy.
I've had the female all summer and the male for a month and no fry. I've assumed that fry mean happy parents. And the pH is the only testable problem, all the others are at acceptable levels.
(I've had both my Platy's alll summer and still no fry, and I know they're prolific breeders) - why no fry?
So how can I lower the pH without using harsh chemicals every day?
Is there anything else that could be wrong?
The tank is 36x12x18, hovers around 80/82 degrees, gets a 20-30% change every week.
There are two Dalmatian Lyretail Mollies (1 male, 1 female) 2 Platy's (1 male, 1 female) and a Panda Cory in the tank.
It's very lightly planted and has a castle that the Platy's hide in all the time.
I'm planning on redoing the tank, is there a substrate or something that would help lower the pH but could support live plants? Or should I just leave it?
I've had the female all summer and the male for a month and no fry. I've assumed that fry mean happy parents. And the pH is the only testable problem, all the others are at acceptable levels.
(I've had both my Platy's alll summer and still no fry, and I know they're prolific breeders) - why no fry?
So how can I lower the pH without using harsh chemicals every day?
Is there anything else that could be wrong?
The tank is 36x12x18, hovers around 80/82 degrees, gets a 20-30% change every week.
There are two Dalmatian Lyretail Mollies (1 male, 1 female) 2 Platy's (1 male, 1 female) and a Panda Cory in the tank.
It's very lightly planted and has a castle that the Platy's hide in all the time.
I'm planning on redoing the tank, is there a substrate or something that would help lower the pH but could support live plants? Or should I just leave it?
