![]() Another reason that shell grit, limestone or coral bones are helpful. These too are effected by acids in the breakdown of biological waste and when lowers, can alter the Ph. These are essential for sustaining life in an ecosystem. Acids from waste breakdown and carbon dioxide will reduce carbonate hardness value in water, altering Ph.īest described as ‘trace’ elements, Calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulphates and chlorides. Carbon dioxide dissolved in water reacts with calcium and magnesium to form carbonates. Carbonate Hardness is the level of Carbonate and Bicarbonate in the water. Ideally the level of carbonate hardness in your aquarium should be kept at 120ppm. Discus and other sensitive South American fishes prefer 6.0 – 6.6 and Livebearers like guppies and platy prefer 7.0 – 7.6. Generally speaking the spectrum between 6.6 – 7.4 is ideal for most Freshwater Tropical Fishes. pH plays an important role in how comfortable the fish is, and how they regulate their internal chemical reactions to support life. Eg: a reading of 8.0 is ten times more alkaline then 7.0, and 9.0 is 100 times more alkaline than 7.0 and 6.0 is ten times more acidic than 7.0. The scale is logarithmic, with each step being ten times greater than the step before. ![]() The scale runs from 0-14 with 7.0 being neutral. Essentially, it is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the water is. The pH value is the measure of hydrogen in relation to the level of hydroxyl concentration in water (too confusing?). ![]() Talk to our staff to choose which one is right for you and your aquarium. We carry a range of products which bind to these chemicals and render them harmless. Sydney’s water is treated with chlorines, chloramine, ammonia, fluoride as well as a list of other chemicals which are harmful to your, fish and live bacteria. Conditioning your water is essential for fish health, almost more importantly for the safety of your beneficial bacteria. Water conditioners are essential for the health of your aquarium, gone are the days where the chemical in tap water would evaporate in sunlight over 48 hours, these days unfortunately there are chemicals added that will not evaporate and chemical de-chlorination is necessary. Your set up guide will recommend that you see use in store weekly for the first month of your new aquarium to monitor your new aquarium as it establishes. We use and recommend API Test kits, the Freshwater master Kit is complete with all of your essential tests- a must have for any Fish Keeper! Be aware of how your aquarium is functioning and dealing with waste, to ensure your fish are living in a stable, healthy, and clean environment. It is always important to understand and be aware of your water parameters, particularly in a new aquarium while the aquarium cycles in the first few weeks. Have a chat to us about your particular fishes needs, they are all uniquely different! Some of which can grow as large- if not larger than your hand or forearm. Generally speaking, small fish species like Tetras, Rasboras, Danio, Livebearers, Corydoras and dwarf species are suitable for small aquariums, where as some larger Gouramis, Discus, Angel fish, sharks and barbs are suited to larger aquaria. Although a majority of these fish enjoy similar water parameters and environments and make great tank mates, it is always suggested that you chat to us in regards to suitable tank mates for your specific Aquarium inhabitants. “Community Tropical” is a term we use to describe the abundance of fish who live in freshwater water ways in tropical climates around the globe, places like the Amazonas, Americas, Asia, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, In-dia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Even Northern Africa.
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