water params

[Pirwhana]

OK I was wondering my water parameters are pH 7.7 GH 12 KH 9. Can I keep discus?
Lindsey

 

[cassharper]

That is too high of a ph and too hard for their natural state, but most discus that have been captive bred can live in a high range of ph and degrees of hardness.

I have a friend who has kept them in a ph of 8.0 (can't recall the hardness). It is much better to keep them in a stable environment than reach for a certain parameter.

 

[dirtyblacksocks]

Discus can survive and will thrive in pH's of about 8.2 and below.

Wild strains may have a harder time adjusting.

Yes, you can keep them in that kind of water - I've bred them in a pH of 7.6-7.8

Try to find local breeders so the fish are already acclimated to your water conditions.

 

[ziggy2]

That isn't too bad, but you can add some peat moss to your filter and naturally lower the hardness.