kH for tiger barb tank?

[chattan_k]

Hi,

I am about to introduce 7 tiger barbs into my 35 gallon tank. The kH after testing is showing at 3. Is that too low or do I need to raise it? I plan to get more tiger barbs and may be 1 red-tailed shark or similar fish. I am working towards a Southeast Asian stream biotope, though it is definitely a work in progress.

I also have 9 Java ferns and 5 small Cryptocorynes in the tank. Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks,
chattan_k

 

[Crepe]

That will be fine. You can raise it a little but it won't be necessary as long as it stays at about that amount.

 

[logansmomma1228]

Welcome to AA! As far as I know most fish can handle stuff like hardness and pH as long as it is stable, unless you got something sensitive like a discus. I could be wrong though, so maybe someone else can jump in if I am. I do think they will be ok since barbs are generally pretty hardy fish.

 

[chattan_k]

Thanks very much for the super quick reply, Crepe. You're awesome.

Bye,
chattan_k