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T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	I remember reading that some Cichlids don't need a higher PH. All they need is somewhere around 7.0. But I don't remember what kinds. Are Electric Yellow Labs one of these? Does anyone know of some others?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	In the wild, Electric yellows are found in waters with ph of 8.2 if not slightly higher. However, most EY's in the hobby are far removed from the wild and will adapt to a wide range of water parameters. I'd be more concerned about the water you keep them in being close to the water they were raised in. Jason
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	Really, I thought normal tap water was around 7.0. Oh well, maybe I should buy some pH test strips. That might help.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Africans need a pH of 8.2. Only distilled water has a neutral pH, other types depend on location.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	Rift lake African cichlids do best with a higher ph. But there are plenty of other cichlids, those from America and some from West Africa, that like the lower ph. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	In the wild Labs live in water with a pH of 7.7-8.6, however, they will still be happy and even spawn in water with a pH of 7.1-7.6. It's not a good idea to keep them in water with a pH of less than 7.0. They like slightly soft (110ppm) water.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	Thanks for the replies, everyone. So the South American Cichlids are the ones I should be looking at, OK.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01


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