Cacatuoides - PH concern

[mikewang]

i just aquired a pair of 1 inch Cacatuoides. I'm now wondering if i should be concerned about my water which is at 7.5 with 8* hardness. i dont intend to breed the apistos but do intend to keep them healthy.

im not sure if throwing a peice of drift wood in the tank is needed or affect the water in ph and hardness. any suggestions?

 

[2la]

They'll be fine without any adjustments made to your water.

 

[aspen]

my tapwater is gh8, kh 4, ph 7.8 - 8.0, and i keep cac's in my water no problem.

rick

 

[Neil]

mikewang,

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

A. cacatuoides is truely one of the best apistos to handle harder, more alkaline water conditions. There is even a chance for reproduction in those conditions (albeit with less favorable results). I think that the most important thing is the cleanliness of the water, especially in harder water. Make sure to stick with a liberal and regular water-change schedule and things should be OK.

Driftwood is unlikely to make much of a change, but should look nice and give the fish some security.

Neil