Cichla temp and pH

new2natives · Mar 27, 2009

whats the ideal temp and pH to get the best coloration out of Ps?

silverdragon · Mar 28, 2009

everyones gonna have different thoughts here, but i like to keep my tank at 86 and PH between 6-7.

Marius · Mar 28, 2009

silverdragon · Mar 28, 2009

BigJ · Mar 28, 2009

From what i've gathered, PH is no matter, 7-8 range most people use. I'd just use whatever comes out the tap.

silverdragon · Mar 28, 2009

BigJ;2955368; said:
From what i've gathered, PH is no matter, 7-8 range most people use. I'd just use whatever comes out the tap.

the only thing i do to ever alter the ph in my tank is Driftwood.. otherwise its straight tap water (dosed with prime ofcourse).

Rebel Souljah · Mar 28, 2009

silverdragon;2955026; said:
everyones gonna have different thoughts here, but i like to keep my tank at 86 and PH between 6-7.

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new2natives · Mar 28, 2009

wow thats pretty warm, isnt it?
i keep most of my SAs at about 79-80 ... i guess i should warm them up, huh?

Tom500 · Mar 28, 2009

Keep them warm is all i can say and ph keep it 6-7

channarox · Mar 28, 2009

ph should be low...like below 7,above 6.
it really brings out the colors.
water at 87-90 as well.