Recent content by nw968

I'm trying to lower the PH for my tank. Tap water PH is excessively high (8.2 to 8.4). I have an oscar and currently the PH in his tank is sitting at 8. I've tried using PH down (worthless). I would prefer using something that isn't going to discolor the water such as drift wood or peat. After...

I have a question about water treatment and pwc. If I have an ro system, is it suggested that I still treat the water prior to putting it in the tank or will the ro system take care of the conditioning for me? Thanks.

Hello everyone. I love keeping aquariums but have never been very good at taking care of them mostly because I followed the advice of employees at big box stores. Found your site and within 10 minutes I've learned more than anyone has ever told me. I just upgraded from a 20 gallon to a 55...

Just curious, I have an oscar and the PH for his tank is running around 8. I understand that they can live in that but from what I've read, optimal PH is between 6 and 7. So, are the things I'm reading bs or is he safe where it is? I've tried a ton of PH Down during the fishless cycle and that...