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jamin_rb Member  Posts: 55 |
posted 03-23-2004 06:42 AM
 
how do u get natural up and down like i want my ph in my tank to go down more so what do i use to make it lower with out useing like ph up or down chemicals IP: Logged |
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t_chelle16 Member Posts: 501 |
posted 03-23-2004 09:12 AM
How high is it? Although fish have an ideal pH, most of them can tollerate a fairly wide range (6 - 8). Unless the pH is really off, I wouldn't try adjusting it because fluctuating pH is a lot more stressful for fish than one that is slightly off. But to answer your question, you can use peat moss to lower pH and crushed coral to increase it. However, I've never used either so I can't tell you exactly how to go about using it (I think you can just put some in your filter, but don't quote me on that). -Chelle IP: Logged |
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jamin_rb Member Posts: 55 |
posted 03-23-2004 04:09 PM
thanks but one thing what if i have a under gravel filter can i just add some peaet moss in the water or will that mess stuff up and will peat moss foat for a long time??? please help my ph is only at 7.8 or so but iam getting piranhas and i need below 7 and will my watter just lower ph on its own IP: Logged |
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t_h_e_s_a_c_k Member Posts: 90 |
posted 03-23-2004 04:36 PM
With pygocentrus nattereri (I'm assuming that's the piranha you're getting), you would be ok if youre slightly over 7, not by much though, like 7.1 or 7.2. The general range is, 6.6-7.1 I might suggest water changes? IP: Logged |
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jamin_rb Member Posts: 55 |
posted 03-24-2004 06:28 AM
yes thats the fish iam getting but iam going to be gettting him in like a week or so so i want to know natrual ways to change ur ph in ur tank i want to go down more then up IP: Logged |
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ERIC9621 Member Posts: 13 |
posted 03-24-2004 10:51 AM
INVEST IN A HANG ON FILTER, AND BUY SOME PEAT MOSS TO PUT IN IT. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN THINK OF. EVEN IF IT IS A SMALL CHEAP ONE. IT WILL DO THE TRICK. IP: Logged |
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