I live in adelaide so Im not sure about the water quality as in softness or hardness and i only test for ph, ammo and nitrites so I wouldnt have a clue if i need it or if they'll benefit from shell grit or not. Does anyone else in adel use it for they juvies.
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Wed Feb 23, 2005, 05:10 AM #11Medium Discus
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Wed Feb 23, 2005, 06:21 AM #12Just an Egg
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Dave,
I have used chalk and it took about a week to dissolve.
I now use calcium chloride.
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Wed Feb 23, 2005, 07:17 AM #13Larvae
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cool, now I just need to get some fry to try it with
Dave
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Mon Mar 07, 2005, 06:24 AM #14Moderator
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Guys
dont use chalk.
Go to the health food store and buy some calcium tablets for human consumption.
then add this to your beef heart mix for your fry.
I was told this from a professional breeder from the U.S when i had issues with fry development.
In relation to shell grit - yeah you can use this as a slow release method. its just a matter of balancing the correct amount as you dont want to send your ph sky high or crashing low.
Ive done both !
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