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2complicated · 11-16-2005, 01:47 AM

ok first i would like to ask you about PH test kits, which do i get? i was looking at one the other day and it said measures ph FROM 7.4-8.4, should i get it? what if my PH is lower? will it still measure a PH lower than it?

next question, how can i lower the PH?

thanks!!

Georgia Peach · 11-16-2005, 04:47 AM

That was a high range PH test kit you were looking at - they make a test kit that tests from 6.0 -7.4 - depending on what type of fish you plan to keep - more than likely you will want the lower range kit. there are natural ways to lower PH such as adding driftwood - the best thing to do it to first find out what range your water source is, what type fish, etc. I reccomend that you never use the PH up and PH down chemicals as they only work for a short period of time and cause your PH to bounce around which is not good for the fish.

fishfreaks · 11-16-2005, 04:49 AM

Well said Georgia Peach.

11-16-2005, 01:47 AM	#1
2complicated Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 94	questions.... ok first i would like to ask you about PH test kits, which do i get? i was looking at one the other day and it said measures ph FROM 7.4-8.4, should i get it? what if my PH is lower? will it still measure a PH lower than it? next question, how can i lower the PH? thanks!!

11-16-2005, 04:47 AM	#2
Georgia Peach Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gray, Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 1,581	That was a high range PH test kit you were looking at - they make a test kit that tests from 6.0 -7.4 - depending on what type of fish you plan to keep - more than likely you will want the lower range kit. there are natural ways to lower PH such as adding driftwood - the best thing to do it to first find out what range your water source is, what type fish, etc. I reccomend that you never use the PH up and PH down chemicals as they only work for a short period of time and cause your PH to bounce around which is not good for the fish. __________________ *Cichlids have more personality than most people I know !*

11-16-2005, 04:49 AM	#3
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	Well said Georgia Peach. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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