iceywater101
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hello I have 2 red zebras, 2 blue johannii and a common pleco. I was wondering if anyone has used cichlid salts and or buffers. If anyone has advice please share. Thanks
toddnbecka said:My tap pH is 7.4, medium hard, but it drops pretty quickly in a loaded tank if untreated. I use 1 Tbsp epsom salt, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 Tbsp plain salt to 5 gallons water for my africans. Stability is the main thing, rather than specific pH/hardness values. Using this mix w/weekly water changes, about 1/3 tank volume, keeps it consistent. It will hold it longer, if you miss a scheduled change, but it's always best to keep the water changed as well.