TDS levels for breeding

[rickyjjuk]

Hi All :hi:

Having just recently got a upgraded RO unit that will keep up with demand I was wondering what TSS levels I should aim for in the tanks? I am slowly lowering the TDS in my L260 and L134 so any advice would be great

Regards

Ricky

 

[Irene0100]

I have mine anywhere between 180 and 300 ppm if I can , but some times creeps higher.
can do 500 if doing a dry season, and go to lower end with cool w/c when female is gravid.

 

[Joby]

Mine are at about 200 just before a water change

 

[macvsog23]

I would say aim for 200 and drop for spawning also keep the Kh in the 4 to 6 range

 

[back to basics]

110 to 150 , gh and kh 2 to 3 , rain water mixed with spring , if i want it a bit harder i go to the pool shop and buy a bag called water hardner , $12 for 2 kilos , does the job the same as very expensive water salts , also add a bit of calcium carbonate and epsom salts , very easy , cheap and effective