After doing more research, I found out that rocks can actually change the water parameters. And just my luck, the rocks that I purchased earlier is one of those rocks that’s not ideal for CRS as it will raise the GH. From talking to Kevin from theshrimpjounal, he mention that in order for me to breed CRS I need to go get the rocks that won’t change your water parameters. Even if my water is low on GH, it is not good to depend on a rock to raise the GH. You rather have everything in the tank start with zero and use controlled buffers to raise the water parameters. This gives you more control and better results.
So I went back to AFA store again and exchange the rocks that I bought for some Menton stones. Menton stones are NOT cheap! Try $7.99 / lb!
