In my area the PH is between 7.6 - 7.8. It could even be a little bit higher. Can you think of a way to overcome this PH? My friend has a RO unit for drinking water and for now i was gonna go over there and get water but the water there settles around 6.2 - 6.4 i think. So i either got really high ph water or really low ph water. Can anyone think of a way to lower the ph or do you think they would be fine in such high ph? Or do you think that they would be better in lower PH?
Overcoming PH
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WhiteDevil
Aquarium Advice Addict
that Ph level is fine that you have now.
who are they?
I had neons in 8.8 Ph, they lived for years. Ph matters but it doesnt really(stay in a healthy range) as long as there is no hard swings or drastic raises or drops in the Ph.
who are they?
I had neons in 8.8 Ph, they lived for years. Ph matters but it doesnt really(stay in a healthy range) as long as there is no hard swings or drastic raises or drops in the Ph.
jsoong
Aquarium Advice Addict
They will be fine in pH of 7.6 ....
But if you really want to muck around, you an mix RO with tap at 1:1, that should get you into the low 7's. However, unless you are breeding sensitive fish, this is not necessary. In the long run, it would be better to stick with the water you have.
But if you really want to muck around, you an mix RO with tap at 1:1, that should get you into the low 7's. However, unless you are breeding sensitive fish, this is not necessary. In the long run, it would be better to stick with the water you have.
Blueiz
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Your ph is fine..
zok, that is what i wanted to make sure. I did it again and i think it is closer to the 7.8 to 7.9 range. I am so nervous about doing this. I am upgrading so my fish have more room and watch, i willkill every single 1 of them.
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
all my tanks are at 7.8, no problems at all. if it was up around 10 or down around 5, then you would have more cause for concern
bs6749
Aquarium Advice Addict
That pH is perfectly fine. I have discus that have been in a pH of 8.0 and a GH of over 300ppm for several years and they are perfectly healthy. They have even spawned for me on several occasions.
pH means very little to the "everyday" aquarium owner and fishkeeper. The pH that you have is in the range which is acceptable to nearly all freshwater species. You have a better chance of killing your fish if you try adjusting the pH not knowing what you are doing...seriously.
