Cloudy Water

[Oscarr19]

Well that isn't normal. Starting to sound like it's the gravel. I would change it but it's your call.

 

[fishiefish51]

Well I justed added pH reducer so Im going to see if the high pH is the problem first. If it isnt than Im going to swtich the gravel. Will I hurt my fish doing this?

 

[Oscarr19]

Drastic and quick ph swings are never really good. I never used any ph buffer that isn't natural so I don't know how fast they work.

 

[fishiefish51]

Ok well Ill hope for the best! Thank you! Ill keep ya posted on how it goes and what I do. Last question what causes high phosphate levels?

 

[fishiefish51]

And how do I lower the pH naturally without chemicals?

 

[Flossie]

And how do I lower the pH naturally without chemicals?

Driftwood or monopi wood will safely and naturally lower ur ph