ph level

[hubbybug12409]

Good day folks.. I tested my tank and the Ph level is high.. how do u lower it

 

[Fishanatic]

I know vinegar works well. How high is it? Usually fish adapt to the pH

 

[Convict2161]

What's your pH reading and what's your stock? Stability is key. pH swings can stress or even kill your fish.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Yes, a stable pH is always better than trying to pinpoint a specific number, the fish should adapt to it. My pH is about 8 out of the tap, but somehow it goes to 6.8 in my tank, which is perfect for my angelfish..I don't know what happens though lol! I know I inject CO2 and have driftwood in the tank, that might be it.

 

[matty2085]

My pH is at 8.2 and always stays that way, even in my tank. I do have driftwood but our water is so hard so I'm guessing this doesnt even touch the pH. I would much rather keep the pH as it is. I have never added anything and never would. My fish are fine and definitely benefit from very slow acclimatisation.

 

[bkiggy]

Yes, a stable pH is always better than trying to pinpoint a specific number, the fish should adapt to it. My pH is about 8 out of the tap, but somehow it goes to 6.8 in my tank, which is perfect for my angelfish..I don't know what happens though lol! I know I inject CO2 and have driftwood in the tank, that might be it.

How do you compensate for High PH out of tap. Mine is 8 out of tap and 6.8 in tank. I have to be very careful when doing WC to not have huge PH swing. I've killed 5 pleco's already because of PH shock !!! ;(
I have a python WC

 

[BBradbury]

Tank pH

Good day folks.. I tested my tank and the Ph level is high.. how do u lower it

Hello hubb...

Unless you're keeping rare fish, the vast majority will do well in water with a pH of between 6 to 8.5 with no trouble, as long as it stays level. Don't try to change the pH, you won't be able to keep it steady and you could cause a sudden change. A sudden change in the acidity or alkalinity of the water can kill your fish.

B

 

[CobaltBlue]

The water in Victoria is a stable ph of 7.0 from the tap no chemicals added

 

[Convict2161]

Hello hubb...

Unless you're keeping rare fish, the vast majority will do well in water with a pH of between 6 to 8.5 with no trouble, as long as it stays level. Don't try to change the pH, you won't be able to keep it steady and you could cause a sudden change. A sudden change in the acidity or alkalinity of the water can kill your fish.

B

I have to agree although 6 is really low IMHO, but like I said and BB said and I think most of us said stability is more important, drastic swings or inconstancies in pH levels is what will stress or kill your fish. I suggest always testing tap once in a while just to be safe.