discus breeding tank ph stability

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Luckyo
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Re: discus breeding tank ph stability

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Ain't got time for all that. I just use Seachem Acid Buffer, dose it with every WC. pH stays put, no fuss.
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citySpin
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Re: discus breeding tank ph stability

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Buffers are sketchy long-term. Seen too many crashes. Better to fix the root cause, like turret said with the peat pellets. Cheap and effective.
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jiffix
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Re: discus breeding tank ph stability

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Yo, throw some oyster shells in a media bag. Cheap, easy, and they dissolve slow. My pH's been steady at 6.8 for months. 40-gallon breeder, canister filter, no driftwood.
Haven
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Re: discus breeding tank ph stability

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Honestly, if they're not laying, pH might not even be the issue. How old's the pair? Mine didn't spawn till they hit 18 months, even with perfect water.
Lionheart
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Re: discus breeding tank ph stability

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Try upping the temp to 88°F. Sometimes that kicks 'em into gear. My pair only lays when it's toasty.
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