Flowerhorns and PH level

[midasman714]

what is everyone's experience w/ flowerhorns and PH levels.

my PH is at 8 right now. should i try to lower it or you think a constant PH of 8 will be ok? and what techniques are there to lower, and maintain a lower PH level? thanks guys.

 

[Jory]

"-PH: anywhere from 7-8 are fine, I keep mine at 7.4-7.5."
works cited:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167283
JPlikewoah

they say any pH from 7-8 is fine, if you dont like where its at, its better to have a stable pH, than a buffered unstable pH.
as for changing it, you can do water changes with RO/DI water, which is always at a consistent 7 pH. or, you can try buffering.

 

[midasman714]

thanks man, i always forget about the stickies for some reason

 

[cichlaguapote]

Many people won't buffer with chemicals.. use something like crushed coral to buffer up or driftwood to buffer down..

 

[ucantkillme89]

Bump.
How important is ph to everyone? Especially you all who've breeded Flowerhorns.

 

[Pratosh]

my ph is 8.5 is it okay?

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Bump.
How important is ph to everyone? Especially you all who've breeded Flowerhorns.

Every fish is different a Flowerhorn is a hardy fish should be fine. For good measure buy some crushed coral

 

[cool16]

I do use crush coral for Ph... but the ph sticker which stick to the tank . Seem like useless don't work ..... any suggestion??

 

[cool16]

Which PH TESTER CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND