danceswithdingoes Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Was setting up my std 4fter for some geophagines and assorted tetras, however even though I have added driftwood I can't seem to keep the PH below 7.8. I dont really want to keep chemically lowering the ph and the tapwater is 7.2 so I think the double washed sand I bought from Bunnings may have some calcium carbonate in it. So thinking of replacing the driftwood with some base rock (anyone got some pls?) and putting in some display tangs such as fronties (yes I know how big they get) leleupi, black and gold comps and possibly a small occie colony down the end. Any ideas welcomed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgw Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Consistency is the key, as long as your ph stays stable most Americans will tolerate and even thrive in it ( as long as the other important parameters are maintained ). I've kept Americans at 8-8.2 with no worries, great colour and successful breeding etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceswithdingoes Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 thanks been reading about hth issues with geophagines in higher ph/hard water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not concerned about the the fronts/comps/calvus eating the occie colony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceswithdingoes Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 good point need to make sure they have lotsa shells to duck into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
