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Well, as long as your fish show no sign of stress it should be ok. Alot of fish seem to adjust especially after a few days. Like most say, PH isn't so much your concern if fish are fine with it. Some have specific levels to live by when breeding or as far as softer water, but it is mainly...

So you are testing just before you add water, between the water you are going to use without chemicals and then test right after you treat and add to the tank?

Your PH isn't high. Infact, that is actually a very neutral level you have. Mine sets at 7.0 from the tap and shoots up to 8.0 something after it sits in the tank. Water changes of a little over 1/4 knock it down to neutral it seems. So don't worry about your PH as much as your other levels...

We want the Kuhli, my boyfriend used to have some and said his were out and about. I do have the amount for each recommended written down so I don't forget at the last minute. I have read about Gourami and see they can have issues I guess. We aren't sure about Tetra yet, still looking them over...

They are on the compatible list. I then looked up each fish.

It is certainly a process deciding which to keep on the choice list since I keep coming up with many supposed peaceful fish actually have attitudes.

I have spent a few weeks researching everything to do with being a fish owner. This is the list of fish I have come up with to choose from: Kuhli Loach Cory Cat Angelfish Rasbora Diamond Tetra Swordtail Rainbow Fish Hatchet Fish Anymore suggestions to add? I am compiling a big list to choose...

I am not so much new to having fish, just new to tropical fish. Tank is currently in cycling.