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emc7 · 09-01-2007, 01:10 PM

I do like the seachem brand, they are very good and have excellent products for pH/hardness buffering. However, It sounds like the Aquasafe is not attempting to control pH so its not fair to compare it to the one that is. Are you using the recommended dose? Product that have an insignificant affect on pH in large tanks, may definitely show one in a gallon size. The best thing for the fish is to have a pH that doesn't change, so alway use the same water conditioner, don't switch back and forth. Since your water is close to neutral, anyway, you could save a little money by just using Prime. If your tapwater is erratic or tend to fall in pH if you let it sit, then use the neutral regulator. I do think 7.6 is fine for bettas also, just be consistent.

09-01-2007, 01:10 PM	#2
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,647	I do like the seachem brand, they are very good and have excellent products for pH/hardness buffering. However, It sounds like the Aquasafe is not attempting to control pH so its not fair to compare it to the one that is. Are you using the recommended dose? Product that have an insignificant affect on pH in large tanks, may definitely show one in a gallon size. The best thing for the fish is to have a pH that doesn't change, so alway use the same water conditioner, don't switch back and forth. Since your water is close to neutral, anyway, you could save a little money by just using Prime. If your tapwater is erratic or tend to fall in pH if you let it sit, then use the neutral regulator. I do think 7.6 is fine for bettas also, just be consistent.