Water Parameters

[l3raD]

I have been trying to set up a permanent Front tank my 5x2x2 and trying to have everything Pretty right before i attempt to put them in.
I have looked everywhere, Here, google and frontosa.com.au and all give me different readings.

Some people argue that as long as the water is clean and over 7.4 ph it does not matter wat the water parameters are.
http://frontosa.com.au/index.php?showtopic=429

A few say too many water changes stress's the fish and you shouldnt over do it.

While others are very strict on the parameters and argue that everything must be perfect.

I Really would love some imput on the subject on your requirements, schedules and parameters would be Awesome...


Currently i Have my 5x2x2 brewing i went out and spent $150 on a master testkit and this is wat i got:

PH: 8.0 - 8.2
KH: 40mg/l (ppm)
GH: 280mg/l (ppm)

Does this sound right?

Im just so lost and Need some Guidence Anything Helps
Thank You so Very much
Brad

 

[l3raD]

Forgot to Mention...

My current fish are in my tank back at my mums housing:
4x Severums
4x Fronts
4x Salmon Cats
1x Common Plec
2x BumbleBee Cats
1x Black Ghost Knife
and Few others
(Yess, I know, I know bad mixed arange of fish)

All have been in there and well over 6-12months
Strictly 10-20% wc a Week

Water is at i think 7.2 - 7.4 PH
Soooo Bad considering but Every fish has been 100% healthy.
Not a Single loss