Overly stock and ph

Wenzo0o0o0oo

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I was wondering if a overly stock tank and affect the ph? I seen someone with a 150g and two fx5 filters and with like 16-18 large fish around 6+inches and a 17inch arowana , will the ph be lower or higher in this situation ?


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Likely to be lower.
 

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Lower because the organic waste in the system is creating more hydrogen ions.
 

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Lower or higher than what? It all depends on the alkalinity of their water, and the frequency & size of their water changes. Certainly organic waste will push the pH value down, but that can easly be resolved via an influx of fresh water.
 

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You already have the correct answer - what more help do you need?
 

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Really also depends on your water hardness if and how much of a pH change you see at the end.


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From post #4

It all depends on the alkalinity of their water, and the frequency & size of their water changes.
Alkalinity is the measure of the acid neutralizing capacity of a body of water.
 
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