AlexandraDanielle21
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What is the optimal ph for an aquarium? Assuming that all the other levels (ammonia/nitrate/nitrite) are in the clear.
What is the optimal ph for an aquarium? Assuming that all the other levels (ammonia/nitrate/nitrite) are in the clear.
Hello AD...
An optimum pH would be a neutral 7. Neither acidic nor basic. But, the vast majority of aquarium fish will adapt to the vast majority of public water supplies. Aquarium fish have been doing this for decades.
The best thing you can do to ensure a healthy tank to follow a sound water change routine.
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Thanks. My current PH level is 7.5. I read that Mollies thrive with this (yay) but I haven't read anything about what platies prefer. I am planning to add some tetras, but they prefer 6.5. As long as you think that they'll adapt, then that should be fine, right?