Electric Catfish Ph

[ARKproject]

Taking the advice from a previous thread, I've decided to isolate my guy to his own tank. I've designed the tank, very basic, Sand, Driftwood and a few rocks. I've been really considering adding a few large Almond Leaves as I like the contrast and look of the large dark leaves laying on white sand.
Of course, my biggest concern is the fish. I have read a few conflicting articles on what Ph I should maintain, and im wondering if anyone with experience thinks adding the almond leaves will be a bad idea (Ph being considered)?

Any advice is appreciated,
Thank you

 

[tlindsey]

Taking the advice from a previous thread, I've decided to isolate my guy to his own tank. I've designed the tank, very basic, Sand, Driftwood and a few rocks. I've been really considering adding a few large Almond Leaves as I like the contrast and look of the large dark leaves laying on white sand.
Of course, my biggest concern is the fish. I have read a few conflicting articles on what Ph I should maintain, and im wondering if anyone with experience thinks adding the almond leaves will be a bad idea (Ph being considered)?

Any advice is appreciated,
Thank you

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...lmond-leaves-in-aquarium.531424/#post-6357468

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

kendragon

I've never used any leaves or driftwood in my tanks. They will lower your pH but how this affects pH stability, IDK.

 

[ARKproject]

My biggest concern is how sensitive this species is to slightly lower ph

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

My biggest concern is how sensitive this species is to slightly lower ph

This fish or almost any fish we keep are fine in neutral pH=7, slightly acidic pH down to 6, and slightly basic pH up to 8, conditions.

It's the pH instability that would stress them out, from slight discomfort to shock and death, depending on the speed and magnitude of pH swing.

Once a keeper starts to maintain an artificial pH, there appears to be many possibilities introduced to mess it up.

Again, I have never done that, only read of the experiences of others. Many do it all the time and their fish are fine.