pH and GH

[Cjbear087]

So am I right by saying it seems the general consensus for discus (tank bred) water conditions (pH, GH, KH) is that as long as you keep them in very clean water and acclimate them properly, they should be able to adjust well.

[brewmaster15]

So am I right by saying it seems the general consensus for discus (tank bred) water conditions (pH, GH, KH) is that as long as you keep them in very clean water and acclimate them properly, they should be able to adjust well.

Charlie, There are limits to everything , as you push the pH upwards they are less and less a forgiving fish as far water quality. They evolved as a soft water acidic pH fish.. the sweet spot is in the 5-7 range. Can they survive higher? Yes most of the time they can, though honestly no one ever studied the way pH affects Longevity in Discus. If a hobbyist must keep Discus in the 8 range, then water quality, health and diet are key to keeping them happy and healthy.

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[Cjbear087]

Yep thought so. I tested my tap pH after 24 hours of aging and got 8.25 and then after another 24 hours got 8.5. So I guess that’s what they’ll be kept in, just gotta keep up with water changes.