temp

[NgaNasty]

what is the best ph and temperature to keep a pbass tank at?

 

[I<3fish]

pH is best around 6-7 and 88 for young/juveniles and you can later lower that to 82 as they become sub-adults/adults.

 

[mahemaheman85]

i like mine around 85

 

[ado124]

I don't think pH matters as long as it's stable. For small cichla (4" and less) I go with 86-88*; then up to 7" 82-84*; everything bigger is in 80* water. That's just what I keep mine in.

My pH is around 8.2-8.4 out the tap. I haven't measured it lately.

 

[Arowango]

Ph: close to 7.0
Temp should be 85-89F for young cichla

 

[NgaNasty]

mine fluxuates between 88-90. it get cold in my room at night so the temp drops a little

 

[STXman]

thanks for the info

 

[jcardona1]

ph: whatever comes out of tap, keep it constant
temp: 85+ for little guys, when they get bigger, same as any other tropical fish