Quick Question About Meds And Water Changes.

[backtotropical]

Thankyou for you advice, but considering I've been using ph down in the water I prepare before it goes into the tank for quite some time now and haven't had a ph swing at all. I think it's fine to use. Now I'm not disputing that it can causes problems, But I personally haven't come across any using it. In regards to the bogwood, if you have a look at my tank (see "My 125L" post) you will see have a lot of bogwood, but the bogwood only adjusts the PH of my tap water by about 0.2.

I understand that stable PH is more important than perfect ph. But if you can do both, why not? I have considered the peat option, but haven't yet found suitable information on where to get it/ how much etc. If you wish to point me in the right direction, I'd be more than happy to do my research as I prefer to use natural products aposed to chemicals

As for fish liking cooler water. I know this is particularly true for corydoras, as it triggers breeding behaviour and yes fish out in the wild do experience temperature changes. But seeing as all my fish are store bred (well at least I think they are, I can't imagine any of them actually being wild fish) they don't, and possibly have never experienced daily fluctuations as experienced in the wild. Therefore it would be wise not to subject them to it. Not to say they can't handle it and I would agree with you Tropical, that it would take a larger temp fluctuation to cause shock (if the fish were already use to small fluctuations).

I appreciate the advice, but prefer if my fish don't experience any change that could stress them.. obviously not including planting and re arranging the tank Maybe I'm a bit paranoid about my tank going tit's up But it's better to be safe, than sorry.

Sorry Lola for some what hijacking your thread.

I agree, better to take too much care than not enough. I was only trying to offer advice.

All the best.

BTT

 

[TribeOfShroom]

Thankyou for you advice, but considering I've been using ph down in the water I prepare before it goes into the tank for quite some time now and haven't had a ph swing at all. I think it's fine to use. Now I'm not disputing that it can causes problems, But I personally haven't come across any using it. In regards to the bogwood, if you have a look at my tank (see "My 125L" post) you will see have a lot of bogwood, but the bogwood only adjusts the PH of my tap water by about 0.2.

I understand that stable PH is more important than perfect ph. But if you can do both, why not? I have considered the peat option, but haven't yet found suitable information on where to get it/ how much etc. If you wish to point me in the right direction, I'd be more than happy to do my research as I prefer to use natural products aposed to chemicals

As for fish liking cooler water. I know this is particularly true for corydoras, as it triggers breeding behaviour and yes fish out in the wild do experience temperature changes. But seeing as all my fish are store bred (well at least I think they are, I can't imagine any of them actually being wild fish) they don't, and possibly have never experienced daily fluctuations as experienced in the wild. Therefore it would be wise not to subject them to it. Not to say they can't handle it and I would agree with you Tropical, that it would take a larger temp fluctuation to cause shock (if the fish were already use to small fluctuations).

I appreciate the advice, but prefer if my fish don't experience any change that could stress them.. obviously not including planting and re arranging the tank Maybe I'm a bit paranoid about my tank going tit's up But it's better to be safe, than sorry.

Sorry Lola for some what hijacking your thread.

I agree, better to take too much care than not enough. I was only trying to offer advice.

All the best.

BTT

Much appreciated