Ted
Seedling
- Joined
- 8 Jan 2014
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Hi - I'm working on a 40L blackwater tank to breed my betta albimarginatas. We're using RO water but the TDS is still quite high (~400). This is due to the presence of organic solid decomposition (from catappa leaves and driftwood). I understand that these fish appreciate decomposed leaf litter and driftwood. They also require soft water.
I know a good many of you are experienced blackwater and particularly betta aquarists: My questions are-
(1) Are all contributants to TDS equal? Are certain solids like driftwood decomposition tolerable where others aren't?
(2) If I want fertile eggs, do I need to clear all the organic solids from the tank and abstain from leaf litter,driftwood etc?
Many thanks!
I know a good many of you are experienced blackwater and particularly betta aquarists: My questions are-
(1) Are all contributants to TDS equal? Are certain solids like driftwood decomposition tolerable where others aren't?
(2) If I want fertile eggs, do I need to clear all the organic solids from the tank and abstain from leaf litter,driftwood etc?
Many thanks!