What's The Best Way To

[Dorkhedeos]

i dont see why you would want to change the ph. its better to have a stable ph than to have one that changes every water change

 

[Trance2006]

Telee, can you please explain to me what shocking the tank means? Does it/will it disturb bacteria cultres in the water? even though there isn't many bacteria in the water that are free-flowing.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

when people talk about shock, its about the fish almost all the time. if you change a fishes ph too much in a short period of time, it can die or get really stressed out.

 

[Trance2006]

Intresting, but if a fish gets highly stressed out and doesnt die, how long will it take for it to recover?

 

[Dorkhedeos]

im not sure about this, ive never done it before and i never plan to