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skooby

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Didn't know where to post this but I need to know how to keep my ph at 7.0 or 6.8 I do water changes every 3days and its right now at 6.2 and I get it to 6.6 but 3days go by and goes back down quick I only have a flowerhorn in it with a rd both about 2 to 3inches and its a 55g tap water comes at norma 7.0 any help plz do tell

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So 6.2 is good? I heard I gotta keep it at around 7.0 6.8? Won't that rip up the fins once its too acidic?

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Especially if I have juvis? Shouldn't ph be higher?

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Your tap water may not have much buffering capacity, this is normal in some parts of the country.
If you use an aragonite based substrate such as crushed coral, or add it to your filters this can help.
More frequent water changes, and cleaning out the gunk in filters will also keep the acid down.
The fish FHs are derived from are not soft water species, but can handle 6.2 as long as water changes keep that pH stable.
Adding a little baking soda to your make up water can help, but you need to be consistent, and start gradually.
 
Everything I've read says that consistency is the key not the level as most aquarium bred fish can adapt to different water conditions. Granted I am no expert, but that seems to be the theme from everything I've read.
 
Slightly acidic water is good for fry. Maybe fish breed in that type of water. Test your tap water amd see what it comes out as. Like my tap water comes out high 7s so I have to drop it alil bit.

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My water comes out at7.0 when I test. It I guess it could be gunk in filters to since I hevent cleaned thoe in about 6months..

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duanes said:
Your tap water may not have much buffering capacity, this is normal in some parts of the country.
If you use an aragonite based substrate such as crushed coral, or add it to your filters this can help.
More frequent water changes, and cleaning out the gunk in filters will also keep the acid down.
The fish FHs are derived from are not soft water species, but can handle 6.2 as long as water changes keep that pH stable.
Adding a little baking soda to your make up water can help, but you need to be consistent, and start gradually.
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As for aragonite I use this stone but its been in my tank for about 7years. Can it be possible its worn out? Could breaking it in half react it? Don't know much about it uploadfromtaptalk1342565078555.jpg

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