increase ph problem

mashimaro_0000

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hi! i am just wondering if is it a good idea for me to place some shells in the tank to raise the pH? becuase may dad told me that the shells may breed worms soon or later.... is it true? or just add some Proper would be the better choice? :fun:
 
Buffers aren't very good idea either, because they usually contain phosphates. And it helps algaes to grow better.

And shells are mostly CaCO3 which doesn't dissolve in water. Add baking soda, it raises pH and KH, but be careful and don't add too much -> pH can jump really high and fishes may die.

shells may breed worms soon or later.... is it true?

What do you mean?
 
Buffers such as Peat can be used to lower pH, but I wouldn't play off one with the other in a live tank, unless you have documented scientific results plotting the outcome of the fluctuations.

Perhaps some of the other Forum Members have done this?

:)

D.
 
what doesage should i give my tank for stepping up my ph??? ( 10 gal) now it is 6.6pH
 
Well, that all depends on what the pH of your tap water is, and what you want the pH to be.

By the way, why do you want to change the pH?

If your new to adjusting pH, it can kind of be tricky, and many people end up shocking/killing their fish. The thing is, it's got to be changed SLOWLY. I would seriously recommend doing some reading prior to attempting to alter the pH and feel confident that you understand how pH and KH work, as pH fluctuations can be a serious risk to your fish.
 
ok! i know my tank's ph now the only thing left is to check my tap water then. whould it be okay if i add baking soda and new water in a bucket then measure the ph... try to increase the ph by 0.2 ( 1/5 of a tenfold) a week then pure it into the tank?? :huh:



oh by adding soda.. will my water remains at that ph? or it will drop after days?
 

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