What substrate are you using? I’m using TNC complete too.
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Frustrating GH rise
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Andy Pierce
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I'm really starting to think GH doesn't really matter for much of anything, as long as levels are not zero. The same is definitely not true for KH though.
I have been recommended that betta fish do well in a GH lower than 8 and KH lower than 7 so my GH and KH of 5 were perfect until it began to rise again 🙄
Hi all,
Honestly what is important is this, your tank, not any number, This is perfect and that is <"what your fish "worry" about"> @dean is / was a Betta importer.
cheers Darrel
They prefer softer, less alkaline water, but they are fine in harder water, it isn't a deal breaker.
Honestly what is important is this, your tank, not any number, This is perfect and that is <"what your fish "worry" about"> @dean is / was a Betta importer.
cheers Darrel
I’m only worried about the hardness because it is what caused fin issues with him before and immediately when I began softening the water, he began to heal.Hi all,
They prefer softer, less alkaline water, but they are fine in harder water, it isn't a deal breaker.
Honestly what is important is this, your tank, not any number, This is perfect and that is <"what your fish "worry" about"> @dean is / was a Betta importer.
cheers Darrel
His fins are not terrible right now, he is a Crowntail so he looks extra tatty but some of his fin tips have “melted” away.
I’m starting to think his genetics are absolutely terrible at this point.
Hi all,
I'm a great fan of botanicals - <"Ripe for Picking: a Guide to Collecting your own Bountiful Botanicals">.
Cheers Darrel
That makes sense. You could try some Alder (Alnus) <"Picking Alder Cones"> "cones" <"Medicinal trees: The Common Alder - Aqualog.de">, but they will tint the water to some degree.
I'm a great fan of botanicals - <"Ripe for Picking: a Guide to Collecting your own Bountiful Botanicals">.
Cheers Darrel
I just have gravel as my substitute it has lime gravel through it, hence my gh each rise, think a lot of us fail to properly research on substrates before setting up a tank 😂
I’ve added four or five alder cones, I don’t mind the tannins because they’re beneficial. 🙏
Thanks again, you’ve been very helpful.
