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Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by brianb4536, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. brianb4536

    brianb4536 Thread Starter New Member

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    Will a discus survive in a ph of 7.5?
     
    brianb4536, Apr 20, 2010
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    I've heard of Discus being kept in water with a pH of up to 7.4 but I don't think it's recommended. Discus are very sensitive to changes in water chemistry.
     
    Anthony, Apr 20, 2010
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    I wouldn't do it, too expensive to risk!
    I know hans has the highest pH on his and that's 7.0
    Ask what pH there at BEFORE you buy and try.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Apr 21, 2010
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    i was having this problem before. (wanting to keep discus but pH was too high) but i ended up planting the tank and added a nice and large piece of driftwood and slowly but surely my pH started dropping. it went from 7.6 to now 6.8. but i agree with dawn. ive got almost $100 in 4 discus and if you were to ask anyone, thats not much for these fish but its enough to make you keep the tank in the best condition possible. i say wait it out and naturally try to lower your pH. dont use chemicals because you will get to a point that without the chemicals you face the risk of the tank crashing.
     
    absntmnd69, Apr 28, 2010
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