Can oscars live in black water?

[Punjabiking1500]

I was wondering that oscars need a ph from 4 to 7.5 so can they happily live in Blackwater
With lists of almond leaves wood work and muddy colour sand
What type of filter would that tank need sponge or mechanical

 

[tlindsey]

I was wondering that oscars need a ph from 4 to 7.5 so can they happily live in Blackwater
With lists of almond leaves wood work and muddy colour sand
What type of filter would that tank need sponge or mechanical

6.5 to 7.2 would be great for a Oscar. Lower than 6.5 may be too low. They will be ok in tannins. The Almond leaves and muddy colored sand will be fine.

 

[tlindsey]

6.5 to 7.2 would be great for a Oscar. Lower than 6.5 may be too low. They will be ok in tannins. The Almond leaves and muddy colored sand will be fine.

I would suggest a mechanical filter but filter maintenance and proper wc's will be needed.

 

[Punjabiking1500]

I would suggest a mechanical filter but filter maintenance and proper wc's will be needed.

Thank u tlindsey waht about leaves will the go on lowering the ph or stop at certain point I know they have to be change once a month

 

[Punjabiking1500]

As I live in India Indian almond leaves are so easy to collect while passing by

 

[tlindsey]

Thank u tlindsey waht about leaves will the go on lowering the ph or stop at certain point I know they have to be change once a month

It will depend on the amount of leaves added. You will need to test ph to find out if the almond leaves are lowering ph.

 

[tlindsey]

As I live in India Indian almond leaves are so easy to collect while passing by

That's awesome I can collect Oak leaves in my area.

 

[Punjabiking1500]

That's awesome I can collect Oak leaves in my area.

What area are u in
Oak leaves also work good in black water.

 

[tlindsey]

What area are u in
Oak leaves also work good in black water.

I live in the US.

 

[Krismo962]

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