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Riven02
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Ph level

Post by Riven02 » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:12 pm

The Ph in my tank is consistently around 7.6. I have looked at a few loaches that say they need a Ph of 7.0. Do you think the difference in mine would be too high? If so, are there any methods of lowering it that do not involve chemicals that change it so quickly?
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fishnose
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Post by fishnose » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:22 pm

Filtering over peat moss can gradually, safely lower PH, as can adding CO2 but with a difference that small most fish can adjust. :)
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Martin Thoene
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Post by Martin Thoene » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:25 pm

Same pH as my local tapwater.....which my Clowns do very well in and have for years. You don't want to let it get any higher though.

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Post by Riven02 » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:13 pm

My hardness is real high also so I might get some distilled water to mix in. You guys think that would be a good idea? Kinda kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
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