I'm thinking of getting a pair of Crenicichla lenticulata from my LFS. My tap water is hard with high pH. pH is around 8.2 and doesn't drop over time. I don't remember the exact GH and KH numbers, but GH is fairly high and KH isn't as high. My African cichlids seem to like it, but I understand that these aren't suitable parameters for Crenicichla lenticulata. How can I treat my water for the pikes? Is Neutral Regulator good enough, or should I use something else?
While I've got your attention, is 2 lenticulata in a 135 gallon tank a bad idea? They're around 4" now. Too small to sex according to the LFS, but they're living in the same tank and getting along for now.
While I've got your attention, is 2 lenticulata in a 135 gallon tank a bad idea? They're around 4" now. Too small to sex according to the LFS, but they're living in the same tank and getting along for now.