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pH has maintainted at 6.4 and no change in ammonia, but i dont expect to see instant results anyway. I was hoping to have this tank running a month ago but its been a slow start. Any suggestions on how to prevent pH swings while maintaining the current or a slightly higer pH? I am looking at possibly keeping rams and I would like to give them optimal conditions, but obviously first priority is keeping a stable pH instead of thier preferred conditions. My buffering capacity is horribly low at the moment, which although allows me a lower pH than my tap, it still has the threat of large fluctuations (as seen by my water change raising it .4). I know that by adding limestone rock or driftwood or other buffers I can up my KH to prevent potential fish-threatening pH swings, but that will also up my pH to the ridiculously high levels that my other tanks have. Has anyone found a good method to regulate lower pH aquariums? Obviously reverse osmosis filters will be suggested but Im avoiding those because of cost and the extreme water waste created. I know peat filtration also works but is inconsistent and unpredictable ive read. Open to suggestions
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