Driftwood should lower you ph level[/QUOTE]
Will high PH have a negative impact on my fish though?
Carbon In Filter??
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Driftwood should lower you ph level[/QUOTE]
Will high PH have a negative impact on my fish though?
Will high PH have a negative impact on my fish though?[/QUOTE]
A good pH is a stable pH as long as you pH isn't to extreme. (under 5 or over 9). Then you should be good of most fish.
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A good pH is a stable pH as long as you pH isn't to extreme. (under 5 or over 9). Then you should be good of most fish.
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Thanks, it was at 8.8 according to my API test kit. What would cause high PH, maybe like EK said about the rain? It did rain the day before I did the huge W/C
As said above, carbon has nothing to do with water clarity, it is a chemical filtration method. It has also been suspected of being a precursor to causing HLLE with constant use.
Did you add a chlorine/chloramine remover after the new water was added?
Also, if a DIYer are you putting anything in the tank you made with concrete, a new block, or background ? Concrete/cement can dramatically increase pH.
Did you add a chlorine/chloramine remover after the new water was added?
Also, if a DIYer are you putting anything in the tank you made with concrete, a new block, or background ? Concrete/cement can dramatically increase pH.
Yes, I always make sure to add Prime Conditioner with all water changes. In this tank there is nothing but water, fish and air stones. It's a temporary tank til I get my 420G up and running.
I don't use carbon and it keeps my water sparkly
But i do keep a bottle of it on hand if the water gets stinky.
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Imo the water u added could have been colder or warmer thus causing stress which results in heavy breathing! As said above keep ur ph the same cuz a fluctuating ph will reak havoc on ur fish!
If you want clean sparkly water then do weekly wc!
Also did you dechlorinate ur water before adding?
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If you want clean sparkly water then do weekly wc!
Also did you dechlorinate ur water before adding?
If your bb crashed from cleaning you need MORE BIO MEDIA to house ur bb safetly
#1 S. Vettel
