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DC Water parameters

bossanova

Members
Hi folks, I'm testing my water more frequently due to incoming discus (Friday!) and I'm getting GH and KH readings around 7 (125ppm) and a pH of 7.4

Is that consistent with what you're getting?

I was pleasantly surprised, as I thought water here was harder.
 

mchambers

Former CCA member
Sounds basically right, but a little softer than my readings. I haven't bothered to test pH in a while, because pH testers are such a pain, but the last time I did it was in the low 7s. I do test hardness and just got a 177 ppm reading.

DC Water's water quality report is available on line.
 

mchambers

Former CCA member
If you're asking me, I have no idea. I keep mostly soft water fish. My Central American fish seem to do fine without adjustments.
 

Wet Sleeves

CCA Members
Staff member
If you're bringing in Discus then consistency is key, like James said several times on Saturday during his presentation. As long as you change your water often and keep the parameters consistent, they will thrive.
 
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