M mrcrabbs Fish Crazy Joined Apr 15, 2004 Messages 269 Reaction score 0 Jun 12, 2004 #1 In my 29 gallon tank my alkalinity is very high and are blue gouramis affected by it. Im going to move them to that tank to breed so should I hold off or go ahead?
In my 29 gallon tank my alkalinity is very high and are blue gouramis affected by it. Im going to move them to that tank to breed so should I hold off or go ahead?
S Sky042 Fish Herder Joined Apr 20, 2004 Messages 1,517 Reaction score 1 Location PA Jun 12, 2004 #2 How high is very high? and you're refering to your KH correct? Or are you saying your PH is in the alkaline (>7.0) region?
How high is very high? and you're refering to your KH correct? Or are you saying your PH is in the alkaline (>7.0) region?
OP OP M mrcrabbs Fish Crazy Joined Apr 15, 2004 Messages 269 Reaction score 0 Jun 12, 2004 #3 KH, yes. It is over 300. It is Blue on the test strip.
OP OP M mrcrabbs Fish Crazy Joined Apr 15, 2004 Messages 269 Reaction score 0 Jun 12, 2004 #4 Will it be alright?
S Sky042 Fish Herder Joined Apr 20, 2004 Messages 1,517 Reaction score 1 Location PA Jun 12, 2004 #5 looks like they can tolerate up to about ~322 so you very well may be safe.