Ph of 7.8???

[knewby]

I was wondering if my discus could live a happy life in a stable ph of 7.8. If they can't , please give me some advice to lower it. Give me some links.

[Carol_Roberts]

My pH is 7.8 - no need to lower it for growing out juvenile discus. When you are ready to breed the hardness may have to be lowered with an RO.

[darcy]

Yep same here PH of 7.8. My fish do fine! They even lay eggs in that PH and the only problem I have seen are lower hatch rates cause the water's to hard. Thats where the R/O comes into effect.
Darcy

[knewby]

Should i soften the water??? The hardess is about 25. Will the softening salt kill my plants??

[Discusgeo]

You don't need to do anything to your water at this time unless you have a breeding pair. Leave it alone for now.

[knewby]

Thanks, if i do want to set up a breeding tank, what should i do to the water to get it perfect????

[Carol_Roberts]

You have to use Reverse Osmossis - not a water softener. You want the GH to be between 3 - 8. Buy a GH/KH test kit and see what your water is now - you may not have to do anything . . . .