All.. new to the site and just getting back into my tanks. I am planning on setting up a newly acquired 135 (too good a deal to pass up) as a planted discus tank with the usual suspects for tankmates.
My last discus tank was a fairly bare bones 75 that I kept soft and acidic with much success. After doing a fair share of reading I have come to the conclusion that the new tanks wants 100uS water at ~6.7 to get a good comprimise betwen the wants of the fish and the wants of the plants.
To achieve this with my water, I would need RO/DI for the majority. I then get concerned about pH swings due to the low alkalinity... I then start thinking about bicarb to buffer.....
Long story short.. I would love to hear where y'all keep you tanks and any of your other 2 cents that you want to throw in. Love the site.
G
My last discus tank was a fairly bare bones 75 that I kept soft and acidic with much success. After doing a fair share of reading I have come to the conclusion that the new tanks wants 100uS water at ~6.7 to get a good comprimise betwen the wants of the fish and the wants of the plants.
To achieve this with my water, I would need RO/DI for the majority. I then get concerned about pH swings due to the low alkalinity... I then start thinking about bicarb to buffer.....
Long story short.. I would love to hear where y'all keep you tanks and any of your other 2 cents that you want to throw in. Love the site.
G
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