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melita
03-08-2016, 04:09 PM
I just tested my water from tap
kh is 3
Gh 10
ph from tap was 6.8 but my tank read 0.7 but I have stired my tank up a lot last few days getting fish out to sale as I need this tank empty
If I am correct those reading are will within favourable range for Discus
Or should I be concerned about the differences between the tank and the tap water .

LizStreithorst
03-08-2016, 04:47 PM
a Ph swing of .2 is no big deal. You're fine.

melita
03-08-2016, 05:56 PM
Ho good I was thinking I may have to store water .

LizStreithorst
03-08-2016, 06:13 PM
I have a swing of .4. I though that I was OK but the fish told me over time that I needed to age. I have 600 gallons of water storage. It's a dang pain, but my fish didn't appreciate the swing. .2 is nothing. Congrats on your good luck with your water.

Filip
03-09-2016, 03:55 AM
Ho good I was thinking I may have to store water .

Microbubbles(gasses) in tap water can make discus very uncomfortable after a WC despite the slight PH swings.
So maybe its better to observe your discus after a WC and make plans about ageing accordingly.