Essjay Moderator Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Nov 28, 2006 Messages 21,302 Reaction score 18,583 Location Teesside, UK Apr 25, 2020 #16 It is the GH which is the problem for livebearers; it is far to low for them. pH is of less importance. I have soft water with the same pH as yours and I cannot keep hard water fish in my tap water.
It is the GH which is the problem for livebearers; it is far to low for them. pH is of less importance. I have soft water with the same pH as yours and I cannot keep hard water fish in my tap water.
JuiceBox52 Passionate about fish and their care Tank of the Month 🏆 Pet of the Month 🎖️ Joined Oct 9, 2019 Messages 11,744 Reaction score 13,971 Location PNW Apr 25, 2020 #17 Yeah it's most likely a hardness issue