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I also have an fx5 running and the sump is a 2 inch intake so it does quite a bit per hour. The sump is mostly for skimming the top though as with more surface area comes more scum. Ill try for a 50% water change but would rather shut the tank down if i have to do a 50% per week as water isnt...

A 50% water change per week would get pretty expensive. Ive never changed more than 25% on any of my aquariums other than if im combating a disease or something. Might be worth a try though.

Coursair, Can one just use peat found at a garden center as the tank is 240 gallons and buying pet store stuff would break me. I believe the brand i have is sunshine brand.

Thanks Jessiica, I actually get my discus from a breeder that breeds them in tap water. I have had discus that have not been temperamental to the water in my area. The odd thing is my ph used to be lower in my smaller tanks... Possibly the size of this tank makes it harder to maintain? I Usually...

It's possible, I'll keep an eye on it. Sent from my SGH-I747M using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thanks for the advice! What's the best way to lower the ph in a large aquarium for a decent price? Sent from my SGH-I747M using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Actually the knife has a pretty good chunk out of him as well, I think him and the rope fish got into it. But they seem to be buddys now. The hang out in a cave all day, Ive literally seen him 2x since Ive had him... tests are as follow: PH - 8 Ammonia - 0-.25 ppm (cant really tell but lets...

Ill do a water test right now. Its a 250 gallon and i do roughly a 25% water change per week. filtration is a fx5 and a 20 gallon sump (DIY overflow. basically just for surface skimming).

Hey guys, this is my first post here and I hope its not too painful. I have searched the internet looking for my problem but cannot find a solution. Heres the story, I built a plywood tank around 1 year ago, I lined it with liquid rubber and so far its been awesome, no leaks no problems. After 2...