Lake malawi water

[Meeli]

Can any one tell me the KH GH of lake malawi and what is the best for the fish as all the books give it in microsiemens 200 / 260 us
and if you use epsom salts will this help with health issues bloat etc
Thanks

[Meeli]

Is there no one out there that can help

[Lisachromis]

http://www.mchportal.com/aquatic-life-m ... eters.html

[Meeli]

Thanks for your help

[Michael Oliver]

Also more information at http://malawicichlids.com/mw01011.htm

[Meeli]

Thanks for your help
What would be the best GH KH readings for my malawi set up my tap water is KH 3 degress GH 3 degress of hardness Ph 8.5

[Michael Oliver]

Not critical, and I think the figures you quote (for buffering capacity of your water) are fine (but I'm no chemist).
An article at http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/hardness-larryfrank.html may also be helpful.