I just ordered a KH test kit, never had one before.
I'm looking to add Discus to my new 90gal after Christmas, I checked and wrote down all specs of my current fish, ideal temp, PH, water hardness etc.
The only major conflict is infact KH, wide range with my fish, but I will see what mine is once I get my kit (my LFS did not have any, can you beleive that). If it's 1-4 I'll proceed to the next step of getting them.
Anyhow, all will fit my PH levels but I do need to lower it if I am to keep Discus.
Currently it is 7.4. I want to aim for 6.8-7.0. If not, I cannot get Discus, correct?
Now I read that increased CO2 will infact lower PH? Is it ok to have a tank without an air pump, and if so, will it noticbly lower my PH to a level Discus can fully tolerate? I have 2 air strips which produce a LOT of surface disturbance. Basically I'm looking for a permanant way to decrease PH without using chemicals.
If I were to decide upon Discus, I would plant the tank before, so it would be CO2 injected.
I will not rush into getting them so I'm open to any and all long term solutions that may allow me to keep them
Thanks guys.
I'm looking to add Discus to my new 90gal after Christmas, I checked and wrote down all specs of my current fish, ideal temp, PH, water hardness etc.
The only major conflict is infact KH, wide range with my fish, but I will see what mine is once I get my kit (my LFS did not have any, can you beleive that). If it's 1-4 I'll proceed to the next step of getting them.
Anyhow, all will fit my PH levels but I do need to lower it if I am to keep Discus.
Currently it is 7.4. I want to aim for 6.8-7.0. If not, I cannot get Discus, correct?
Now I read that increased CO2 will infact lower PH? Is it ok to have a tank without an air pump, and if so, will it noticbly lower my PH to a level Discus can fully tolerate? I have 2 air strips which produce a LOT of surface disturbance. Basically I'm looking for a permanant way to decrease PH without using chemicals.
If I were to decide upon Discus, I would plant the tank before, so it would be CO2 injected.
I will not rush into getting them so I'm open to any and all long term solutions that may allow me to keep them
Thanks guys.