What is dkh in an aquarium?
What should aquarium dKH be? Typically, freshwater aquariums should be between 4-8 dKH (or 70-140 ppm). If you need to lower the pH for animals like discus or crystal shrimp, you’ll need to decrease the KH to 0-3 dKH (or 0-50 ppm). Why is dKH important? Proper alkalinity (142-215 ppm or 8-12 dKH) is vital … Read more