PH levels

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They sound like my tank parameters except I've never measured TDS. I get bits of various algae at times but never gets so much that it's obvious.
The hair algae I had came in from some plants I had in a bucket in the back garden, not doing that again.
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Before we go on, should point out that it's the hardness that affects the fish (except for some particularly difficult to keep species), the ph itself usually affects breeding conditions and ratio of male to female fry if successful.
What are the tapwater parameters? You may be better off mixing RO and tap to keep the GH up and retain trace minerals, you would also be able to maintain it better and easier and make it safer for all the fish you have.
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ill do a tap water analysis shortly
Paul

110 litre tank
Remineralised RO Water
Fluval Stratum substrate
Fluval Plant 3.0 Lighting
Planted with fish
Co2 injection (no longer in use)
EI Dosing (half)
Platies, Neon Tetras, Snails, 1 x 3 spot Gourami
Java Fern, Swords, Tropica Eleocharis acicularis mini, Tropica Staurogyne repens
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