PH problem in a 220!

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Adrius

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howdy! ive got 13 monsters in a 220 and the ph is acidic...about 6.4...i want it at 7 and am using an alkaline buffer from seachem...i dont like using chemcials in my tank so am asking if anyones got any ideas to help...no, i will not remove any of my fish, and am doing 20% wc every week...tank runs on 3 canister filter (2 eheim series 2 pro, 1 azoo cf-1500)...take a look and help me out! thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7qfurTDWYA
 
Aquarium water will progressively become more and more acidic because of the following:
First, the fish and aerobic bacteria are discharging CO2, which is then converted to carbonic acid. Second, the fish and bacteria are discharging a variety of organic acids into the aquarium water. Obviously, the more fish, the greater the rate of acidification. Of course, you will want to continue with weekly partial water changes and this will help with the acification problem somewhat. However, the easiest, cheapest and most effective method for counteracting this acidification is to follow a weekly regimen in which sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is added to your tank. For example, starting this Saturday, take an inital pH reading and then add a teaspoon of baking soda to your aquarium. Then take a second pH reading. Follow this regimen for one month and see how the pH reading fluctuates. Make adjustments to the amount of baking soda added so that you achieve a more or less stable pH reading within the range you desire. BTW....you should probably be changing 40-50% of your water each week in a heavily stocked tank.
 
I just added crushed coral to one of my canisters. Put a cup full in and run it for a day or two and check it again. If you need more add it. Keep going till you get where you need to be.
 
ziggy2;1238514; said:
I just added crushed coral to one of my canisters. Put a cup full in and run it for a day or two and check it again. If you need more add it. Keep going till you get where you need to be.

ya...crushed coral is what i got in mind...got any idea on how much to add to my tank? watch the video
 
ziggy2;1242775; said:
Well, how did it do?:popcorn:

ive used corals before, but i think they turned my water yellowish...im putting in the corals tomorrow and see if it is it that turned my water yellow!:irked:
 
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