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Could discus handle a pH of 8.2?
I was wondering if discus could handle a pH that high? The water quality would be VERY good. (probably daily water changes of 25%)... If it matters the tank would be planted and have VERY good filtration. (A 65 gallon). There will be alot of drift wood also, and I MIGHT run peat in the filter... Would peat be a good idea?
So is it possible for a discus to handle a pH that high?
Thanks lan!
This discus tank is actually part of a 2 tanks project, and the other tank will house African Cichlids... I was thinking of using RO but it seems so complicated. Also it says, 50 gps on the RO/DI unit im looking at, does that mean it only makes 50 gallons a day?
How do I test water harndess? Is there anyway to soften/ lower pH it without using RO??
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's not just the pH that matters, but also the water hardness that matters with Discus. If your pH is that high then your water will also be very hard and discus do not like that at all.
Survive? Maybe
Thrive? Nope.
I would suggest you either need to find a new source or water (rainwater or R/O filtered) or try keeping African Lake cichlids which would love that hard high pH water.
A high pH and Hardness may also make growing plants more difficult too.
Ian
- 1 decade ago
In their natural habitat I would say absolutely not. They need soft acidic water. If your tap water is that hard then you have a problem unless you can find a local breeder who has bred and raised Discus in similar water conditions. A heavily planted tank with bogwood will be great. I wouldn't run peat in the filter. It pollutes the tank. Most plants require soft acidic water too. I wouldn't risk it myself but it's your call. There are additives you can buy to modify your ph.
