DiscusBR
05-06-2011, 06:56 PM
Hi all,
I am having a debate in a forum here in Brazil about ph and discus. One of the things I learned here at SD is that a STABLE ph is more important than a ACID one. But in Brazil whenever a beginner asks about it, even veteran fishkeepers will say that s/he has to bring the ph at or below 6.8. As you can imagine, corrective manufactures selll a lot over here. I am counter-arguing that even wilds can thrive in relatively alkaline water and that people should not fill their tanks with chemicals just to come to that magic number.
My question is, would you have any good readings or sources that discuss the matter on more detail?
Thanks,
Mauro
I am having a debate in a forum here in Brazil about ph and discus. One of the things I learned here at SD is that a STABLE ph is more important than a ACID one. But in Brazil whenever a beginner asks about it, even veteran fishkeepers will say that s/he has to bring the ph at or below 6.8. As you can imagine, corrective manufactures selll a lot over here. I am counter-arguing that even wilds can thrive in relatively alkaline water and that people should not fill their tanks with chemicals just to come to that magic number.
My question is, would you have any good readings or sources that discuss the matter on more detail?
Thanks,
Mauro