What are appropriate parameters for pH?

[fishliker]

Since there is much about pH here I would like to ask this. I have mostly tetras and gourami and I know they like need a little lower pH. Would 7.0 be the ideal reading? And what would be the ranges that would be within safe limits for the fish? Thanks.


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[BBradbury]

pH Level

Since there is much about pH here I would like to ask this. I have mostly tetras and gourami and I know they like need a little lower pH. Would 7.0 be the ideal reading? And what would be the ranges that would be within safe limits for the fish? Thanks.


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Hello fish...

Fish you get at the local pet stores will tolerate a pH range of 6 to 8.5 as long as the level is pretty constant. Most fish will do fine in most public water supplies as long as you use a water treatment that removes the chemicals the public water people put into it to make is safe to drink like chlorine and chloramine.

A pH of 7 is neutral, neither acidic or basic, but it would be difficult to maintain.

Keep up with your water changes and the fish will be fine.

B