Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:41 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:54 am
Thank youTinman wrote:Welcome Godfather. The people that keep these will have to answer that one,I only have a few similar to these .And how low is still acceptable for Pangio's? In nature they live between litter so I guess a ph of 6 (or maybe even lower) comes close to their natural environment?
I still hope to get an answer. Maybe I should create my own topic
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:34 pm
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:51 pm
I already know the database, but thank you very much anywayTinman wrote:http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-oblonga
Try this Godfather, general info on this site
I know the water parameters which are mentioned are always average parameters. So I was wondering what the extremes are.Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:15 pm
Before trying to lower the pH find out why it is so high. Such low TDS suggests the KH and GH are low, and this usually is associated with more acidic pH. Not always, though.
I would look at the KH and GH, and ask the water company if they are adding something to the water for such a high pH. They might be, acidic water can corrode the pipes. Then find out how to neutralize that.
Peat moss is available in any store that sells gardening supplies. Make sure it does not have fertilizers or surfactants (wetting agents) added. Pure Canadian Sphagnum Peat is the one I have, no added ingredients.
I would look at the KH and GH, and ask the water company if they are adding something to the water for such a high pH. They might be, acidic water can corrode the pipes. Then find out how to neutralize that.
Peat moss is available in any store that sells gardening supplies. Make sure it does not have fertilizers or surfactants (wetting agents) added. Pure Canadian Sphagnum Peat is the one I have, no added ingredients.