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Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:04 pm
by Fahakapuffer
ph of about 7
kh around 50
gh around 90
no nitrite
no nitrate

i would like a ph of around 7.2-7.5 how do i raise it, shells? should i leave a few uneaten snail shells in the tank or buy some seashells
and i would like to lower hardness a bit how would i do that, i have driftwood but doesnt seem to have much of an effect

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:05 am
by Pufferpunk
Your tap water is perfect. Do lots more water changes to get your tank's water to match your tap.

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:46 pm
by Fahakapuffer
alright i will, i still refuse to use chemicals so i will let the water sit for 3 days then add it in, that sound alright

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:56 pm
by Brent
I suggest dechlorinating the water. Simply leaving it out may not get rid of chlorine / chloramines.

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:25 am
by Fahakapuffer
ok i will buy the tablets but no luquid, unless there is a good product that you suggest otherwist tablets is all i know

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:28 am
by Pufferpunk
We all use Prime here. Great stuff!

Re: fahaka using only one gill

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:46 pm
by Brent
+1

I use Prime and have never had any problems. I like it a lot!