any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
hi my zeb tank is fully cycled and gonna add some zebs very soon ph is currently at 7 to 7.5 i have caves and bog wood in any ways on lowering the ph to help the fish along
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Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
pH is fine, leave it alone. The wood may drop it some.
Mine spawn in pH 7.4 from tap.
Mine spawn in pH 7.4 from tap.
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Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
You sound spot on!
Never use chemicals to alter PH you end up with a yo-yo effect on your PH from them....
Never use chemicals to alter PH you end up with a yo-yo effect on your PH from them....
Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
Hi Craig as TTA says your ph is fine water quality is more important.
Bogwood will naturally lower ph & I also use almond leaves which also reduces ph which I am not particually trying to do, I have had them spawn in 6.5 -7 ph.
Bogwood will naturally lower ph & I also use almond leaves which also reduces ph which I am not particually trying to do, I have had them spawn in 6.5 -7 ph.
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Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
7.5 is not bad at all. What is your hardness likeÉ The safest way I know to lower ph is with an external filter full of Peatmoss. You will also get a tea color too.
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Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
ph is 7--7.5 nitrates at 12mg/l and gh is about 5 ???? not tested for kh as cant find a kit
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Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
Fern wrote:You sound spot on!
Never use chemicals to alter PH you end up with a yo-yo effect on your PH from them....
Good, nice suggestion, thank you for your analysis
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