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ive set up a new zebra tank but the ph level is too high, about 8 but need to get it down to 6.5, anyone know the quickest and easiest way of doing it please,
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u can use ph down, or put some driftwood in it, it will lower the ph down slowly
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Why would you need 6,5 ?
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My PH is 7.6 works ok for me :)
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Messing with the pH is the fastest way to kill zebras that I know of. If you need to modify your pH, buy an RO unit and combine some RO and some tap and let it gradually settle to a balance with driftwood and peat. Buffers can cause swings that will greatly stress the fish and zebras in particular. Zebras have NO problem dealing with a high pH, as long as there is no ammonia present and the filtration is adequate. Modifying your pH would be a very bad idea, IMO.

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thanks for all your help, so you all agree that if i leave the water as it is the zebras will be fine with the high ph level?
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Keeping it stable is more important than altering it in this case - if it is a new set up you may find that it will come down a little when the tank has fully cycled
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bc_morton wrote:thanks for all your help, so you all agree that if i leave the water as it is the zebras will be fine with the high ph level?
I keep all my fish at PH 7,8 :wink:
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