[jed clampett]

Tap water is:
GH= 11
KH= 9
pH= 8.0

Should I be adding buffers for my Tanganyika Cichlids? I've used Epsom Salt & Baking Soda in the past but I am in a new location (house & city) and wondering if it is necessary with these parameters coming out if the tap.

 

[Not_sosoes]

Jed, I use buffers but honestly haven`t tested my tap water. I don`t know if they are needed but my fish Tropheus thrive with them.

What fish are you keeping?

What general area of Virginia do you live?

 

[DJRansome]

No need to use buffers with those readings. Repeat the tests with some water that has been in a container out of the tap for 24 hours before testing.

 

[jed clampett]

I waited 24 hours before taking these readings

 

[DJRansome]

I would not add anything. Acclimate your fish gradually.