Things that make the ph raise

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What kind of things can safely raise the ph?

 

[HN1]

First, why are you trying to raise it?

Aragonite and crushed coral are the best to buffer it up and gain stability IMO. Many people also use Seachem buffers with success.

 

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First, why are you trying to raise it?

Aragonite and crushed coral are the best to buffer it up and gain stability IMO. Many people also use Seachem buffers with success.

Thanks. My ph just won't stay stable. I've never had problems with my ph before..but then again it's my first year with my 29 gallon tank (since summer..it's winter now where i am).

 

[HN1]

How much is it fluctuating? What range? Any change to your source water?

 

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How much is it fluctuating? What range? Any change to your source water?

It's supposed to be around 7.2 to 7.6. I've had the fish for 2 weeks now. I just had it under control and then it dropped to below 7. Around 6.

 

[HN1]

Assuming that you are testing with a good liquid kit, it does sound as if you may need to add something to buffer and stabilize the pH. I prefer aragonite or aragonite sand, but CC in a media bag in the filter will work too.

 

[smileyface9]

Assuming that you are testing with a good liquid kit, it does sound as if you may need to add something to buffer and stabilize the pH. I prefer aragonite or aragonite sand, but CC in a media bag in the filter will work too.

Thanks!