Keeping low pH

[Linus_Cello]

What about adding an alder cone in the cave with the spaghnum moss? Will that up the anti-fungal properties at the microhabitat level too?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

One other thing I've noticed is that my meter can give quite different readings used IN the tank versus in a cup of water taken OUT of the tank. I guess electric fields from lights and pumps may be affecting it. So now I always scoop water out to test it.

I think this is possibly due to the larger gas exchange area of the water in the cup, compared to the tank. This could alter the CO2/O2 balance and effect pH.

What about adding an alder cone in the cave with the spaghnum moss? Will that up the anti-fungal properties at the microhabitat level too?

Almost certainly would, this is how a lot of Corydoras breeders use them with eggs and fry, as an alternative to methylene blue.

cheers Darrel

 

[aarhud]

Wow,

Great advice on this forum. Good idea Ted, we will all have to try that method and spread the word!