Shrimpy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi all i am currently in the process of cycling a 260l tank intended for cichlids of some variety depending on what i can get. I have got the Ph and KH about right (8-8.4 and 200ppm) but the general hardness is a bit low (40ppm). Ive done a bit of research and it seems adding epsom salts will increase the GH. I was wondering if epsom salts will effect the Ph or KH in any way. Also if theres anyone in Dunedin with an excess of cichlids I would be happy to purchase them as the local fish stores seem to have a fairly average range (and knowledge) of cichlids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Epsom salts should only raise your gh. I use this recipe here from the cichlid forum. Gold Coast water is on the low side when it comes to gh & kh. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/buffer_recipe.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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