Originally Posted by
Filip
I have the same PH values / Problems as yours Matt.
This is the highest recommended level for keeping discus and as such IME it makes our margin of error much shorter as opposed to discus keepers with low PH range .
Meaning you have to do more WC , and more maintenance to keep things more " sterile " to relive the pressure from their immune systems .
On the long run IMO a RO unit and a mix of tap and RO water to keep PH lower , would be the best thing to invest in when dealing with this kind of Parameters. This is my just personal opinion which I'm sure many others here may oppose.