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Considering the vastly different water requirements for kuhli loaches and shell dwellers, it's unlikely they'd coexist harmoniously, due to the distinct parameters each needs to thrive and remain healthy.

Today I noticed a small hole on my betta's dorsal fin, as you can see below:










My setup is as follows:
• Tank size: 15.74" x 11.81" x 9.84", holding 7.29 gallons;
• Substrate: 11.02 lbs of Aqua Pedras gravel nº 0;
• Heating: Roxin HT-1300/Q3 50 W, set to 26 ºC;
• Filtration: Xynyou xy-2835 ...

Today I noticed a small hole on my betta's dorsal fin, as you can see below:










My setup is as follows:
• Tank size: 15.74" x 11.81" x 9.84", holding 7.29 gallons;
• Substrate: 11.02 lbs of Aqua Pedras gravel nº 0;
• Heating: Roxin HT-1300/Q3 50 W, set to 26 ºC;
• Filtration: Xynyou xy-2835 ...

I'm considering keeping farm-raised African cichlids and I'm wondering if my tap water's pH level of 7.6 is suitable.


Generally speaking, the GH and KH of tap water tend to be stable. This is due to the fact that the source water, whether it's a reservoir, lake, or groundwater, usually has a ...

dirtys wrote: ↑Sun Jun 01, 2025 4:48 am I'm considering keeping farm-raised African cichlids and I'm wondering if my tap water's pH level of 7.6 is suitable.

They're super helpful, aren't they. I mean, who needs info on water parameters for fish when you've got data on contaminants for humans.

I'm considering keeping farm-raised African cichlids and I'm wondering if my tap water's pH level of 7.6 is suitable.


I think it would be a good idea to get in touch with your water authority to confirm the GH and also find out the KH/Alkalinity, just to be certain about what you're working ...

I'd like to build on the previous points, but I think it's essential to know the GH of your tap water. Additionally, it would be helpful to know the KH, or Alkalinity, as this can act as a buffer for the pH.

This Electric Yellow Cichlid you're interested in is likely Labidochromis caeruleus, given the common name can be misleading. To keep it properly, you'll need hard water with a basic pH. It's not suitable for housing with other fish except those from the African rift lakes.

I'll leave the specifics ...

Hi everyone, I've got a 190l setup with 9 yo yos, 3 clowns, 1 male keyhole (I'm pretty sure), and 2 female convicts. Don't worry about the clowns, I know they'll need upgrading soon.

I'm thinking of getting some powder blue socolofi cichlids from someone nearby - they're selling them as 2-3cm ...

Hi everyone, I've got a 190l setup with 9 yo yos, 3 clowns, 1 male keyhole (I'm pretty sure), and 2 female convicts. Don't worry about the clowns, I know they'll need upgrading soon.

I'm thinking of getting some powder blue socolofi cichlids from someone nearby - they're selling them as 2-3cm ...