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    Question about reported natural black water parameters

    Hey koty, apologies for misinterpreting your message. Thanks DH247. Such a confusing topic, at least to me :redface: , you made it sounds so simple. :)
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    Dicrossus filamentosus spawn?

    Hey Mike, that is interesting. Care to let us know what's the water parameters in your tank that your successful in breeding these beautiful fishes? Any tricks? :wink:
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    Question about reported natural black water parameters

    I got the tap water go though the DI unit and filtered though peat (Sera) and the result is PH4.3 and ms around 10 or less. Is this good enough?
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    accuracy of the PH meter

    Alright guys, thanks for the information. Maybe I should just put in more effort in maintenance.:wink: But on 2nd thoughts, both are new, about a month old. They should be working fine, shouldn't they. The PH pen is from Hanna Instrument while the PH monitor is some Taiwan import, some brand...
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    accuracy of the PH meter

    I have a reservoir(actually just a small tub) to prepare the water for my apistogramma tanks. I utilise the PH monitor to monitor the PH. This monitor has a probe which I place in the reservoir permanently. It gives PH readings of around 5 usually. Lately, I got a new PH pen and got it...
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    Remineralisation salts for RO water

    Hi Ed, so nowadays you use your own salt mix to remineralise your RO water? Or do you use the Seachem Equilibrium? Currently I use direct DI water filter through peat. I did not add anything to remineralise the water. Is there any cuase for concern?
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    Decapsulated brine shrimp

    I got passed step 1, and then decided to put step 2 on hold... Such detailed writeup...great!:tongue:
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    Decapsulated brine shrimp

    Hey Graham, you mean you decap those eggs prior to hatching them and the hatch rate is good. Care to share how do we decap these eggs? I got those commercially decapped eggs. I suppose they don't hatch...or will they?
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    Question on Breeding Caves

    But if we were to insist making our own cave, how big a hole will it be best for the female? Will a 1cm diameter hole be great for them?
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    Borelli pair in 7G

    Thanks Mike. I got 2 of such small spare tank, just don't wanna let them go to waste. :biggrin:
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    Borelli pair in 7G

    Is there another apistogramma species I could keep in such a small tank size of 7g?
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    Making caves...

    Will a 1cm diameter hole meant for the female suffice?:rolleyes: Just sweated it out sawing and drilling the PVC pipes. Now tying to glue some soil on it to make it look natural.
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Oh, I get what you mean. Me too, using water soaked in peat in advance for water change. But do you run an air pump in this aged water to circulate it? Or do you just leave it stagnant with the peat inside.
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Hey Mike, so it's just to say peat is good for our fishes : ) BTW, do you happen to know that someone in the trade? :biggrin: :biggrin:
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Hey Mike, interesting link. But too bad, we got to subscribe to get the full text.
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    Borelli m/f ratio?

    Ya, lower the temp and raise it up again when eggs are laid.
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    ok guys, sorry for the mistake. It's the PH meter inaccuracy. I have just calibrated the meter and it gives reading of PH3.8. Wow, right, a cool 3.8 with DI water. Great. I will be mixing these water with some parts of tap water for my water change. I will also try to come up with a table...
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Oh another thing is, the TDS readings have dropped from the original (with tap water) of about 100plus microsiemens, to now 33 microsiemens, even though the PH has risen.
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Thanks guys for the advice. I got the peat moss and I placed it in a 1ftcube tank with filter running. Initially, I am using straight tap water and the PH it gives after a few days of running is PH4. Then just 2 days back, I got a DI and the output water is about 22microsiemens (By right...
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    using peat as water softener, refill

    Thanks Mike. Meaning to say if we boil the peat afew times, it will clear the peat. But will it's 'potency' remains in bringing down the ph of water? Also, I read somewhere that boiling will remove some good stuff, natural element, of the peat which is good for inducing breeding. I'm...
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