ph problem

X-Pande-R · 05-12-2005, 11:17 PM

hey guys
my tanks ph was on about 8.2 it's now droped down to 7.6. I added some ph up solution, how long does ph up keep it stable??? i am also going to add in sand coral, will this fix the problem?

fishfreaks · 05-13-2005, 04:51 AM

first off the ph solution does no good. what it really does is make the ph change so quickly, that its very stressful for your fish. ive heard that the crushed coral would work, but ive never tried it myself. your ph might be so unstable because of your other water conditions, but im not sure about that. Someone else might be able to clarify that one.

**Damon** · 05-13-2005, 06:22 AM

My favorite link about water conditions............
http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html

X-Pande-R · 05-13-2005, 07:46 PM

what level should i keep my ph at??? and if it's low what should i do?? doesn't coral sand keep the ph stable??? it doesn't lift the ph right?

Lisachromis · 05-13-2005, 08:06 PM

Actually, 7.6 should be ok for the fish, as long as it doesn't drop too much from that level.

X-Pande-R · 05-16-2005, 10:19 PM

so how do you maintain that level when you do water changes???

05-12-2005, 11:17 PM	#1
X-Pande-R Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66	ph problem hey guys my tanks ph was on about 8.2 it's now droped down to 7.6. I added some ph up solution, how long does ph up keep it stable??? i am also going to add in sand coral, will this fix the problem?

05-13-2005, 04:51 AM	#2
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	Re: ph problem first off the ph solution does no good. what it really does is make the ph change so quickly, that its very stressful for your fish. ive heard that the crushed coral would work, but ive never tried it myself. your ph might be so unstable because of your other water conditions, but im not sure about that. Someone else might be able to clarify that one. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

05-13-2005, 06:22 AM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: ph problem My favorite link about water conditions............ http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-13-2005, 08:06 PM	#5
Lisachromis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 280	Actually, 7.6 should be ok for the fish, as long as it doesn't drop too much from that level. __________________ Lisa's Lair Cichlid Room Companion

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X-Pande-R Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66	what level should i keep my ph at??? and if it's low what should i do?? doesn't coral sand keep the ph stable??? it doesn't lift the ph right?

05-16-2005, 10:19 PM	#6
X-Pande-R Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66	so how do you maintain that level when you do water changes???

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