L046 can withstand the high ph value?

L.Z · Post by **L.Z** » 05 Jul 2003, 17:47

Do some people know L046 the PH value to be allowed high to how many?

Because I recently designed that L046 tank, in tank placed was the stone, I discovered the ph value at present is 7.82, such L046 long-term life may?

I will try to fall the ph value to 7.2-6.8.

Thank!

Post by **Shane** » 05 Jul 2003, 18:20

L.Z.,
H. zebra is very adaptable to high pH levels. The first captive spawning I heard about, years ago, actually took place in a Tanganyika rift lake cichlid tank! It may not be ideal, but this fish does not seem very sensitive.
-Shane

sugarandopium · Post by **sugarandopium** » 06 Jul 2003, 13:34

Mine is doing well at 7.6, was raised in a 7.4 tank. I wouldn't worry.

L.Z · Post by **L.Z** » 06 Jul 2003, 14:48

I have looked at this "Xingu'97" information.

http://www.unb.br/ig/hibam/campanhas/Xingu97.htm Xingu'97

I for that L046 tank worry.

I today PH value from 7.82 lowers 7.72.

Some people know that L046 in the high ph value experience?

Thanks!

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 06 Jul 2003, 15:35

hi my friend has 4 L46 in a tank with a ph of 8.0 and they seem to be doing fine.. They have been with him for more than a year now, so I guess that they are pretty much doin fine with high ph..

L.Z · Post by **L.Z** » 08 Jul 2003, 15:16

Thanks, I now cannot again worry!

Only is for let them give birth, I or can go to the soft water.

ClayT101 · Post by **ClayT101** » 09 Jul 2003, 04:04

I also keep mine at a pH of about 8. I have heard that the pH really doesn't matter when it comes to reproducing. The only problem is that the eggs may not be as sticky.

zebra046 · Post by **zebra046** » 13 Jul 2003, 10:53

it is always better to keep the fish in the same or closer water parameters where they came from, but my tap water comes out as high as 8.2 and very hard but my fish still managed to breed in this water, a constant water parameter is better than trying to adjust it less trouble on your part, after quarantine and acclimating new fish they should be able to handle a lot of abuse.
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