Essjay Moderator Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Nov 28, 2006 Messages 22,804 Reaction score 20,256 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 Artist, rare disease advocate, fish nerd, author Tank of the Month 🏆 Pet of the Month 🎖️ Joined Oct 9, 2019 Messages 11,802 Reaction score 14,489 Location PNW Apr 25, 2020 #17 Yeah it's most likely a hardness issue