Ram H2O parameters

[cichlid_tank619]

I was told and have been reading that Rams can be kept in water at 7pH but show better colors in water in the 5.8-6pH range. So I was going to use a buffer.

Question:
Should I use seachem acid buffer, which will bring down the pH only or use seachem discus buffer which will bring down pH and soften the water as well.

Is there a positive in softening the water for rams?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

I would advise against buffing. It's better to have a stable ph. I keep mine at 7.0 and they have as good as colors as any I have ever seen.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Mine are at a PH of 7.6, colors are great

 

[cichlid_tank619]

Well I really don't want to use buffer but my water is really blue when I test (API test)