How Much Buffer Media?

[rmalford]

Going to add buffer media to my 150g. Question is how much is enough?

[crazy42bmx]

What type of tank? What are u keeping?

[rmalford]

What type of tank? What are u keeping?

cichlids mainly africans
Planning to throw it in my sump. 800-ish gph

[crazy42bmx]

U lookking to buffer the ph?
If its a mixed Malawi tank with Tanganyika fish as well id say like 8.2
If mostly tangs id go higher like 8.8

[rmalford]

No tangs. Few pink cons and super red jewels. I'm looking for a quantity here. Thinking of using crushed oyster shells just to maybe help with the occasional PH swing.

[crazy42bmx]

For those guys it really doesn't matter much on the exact ph. Regular tap with conditioner will do just fine.
As far as substrate, a gravel base or sand will work well. Id throw in some epsom salt too.

[rmalford]

For those guys it really doesn't matter much on the exact ph. Regular tap with conditioner will do just fine.
As far as substrate, a gravel base or sand will work well. Id throw in some epsom salt too.

Oh really? I forgot to mention that I have 10 clown loaches and a pleco in there also.