Hey! How's your PH?

Anthony8858

Anthony8858

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Just curious what your PH is straight from your tap.

It seems that my PH gives different readings at any given time.

One day it's 6.8, another day it's OVER 8.8!

What are the contributing factors that influance PH levels in diferent parts of the world?
 
It partly depends on the temperature of the tap. Hot water contains less dissolved gases (eg CO2) which lowers the pH compared to cooler water. This is all if I remember my chemistry correctly anyway. Mine at room temp. is 7.4ish
 
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Measure your tap water after it has reached room temp and has been aerated (shake vigorously for 10 minutes or let it sit out overnight). That will allow it to offgas any dissolved gases that may affect pH (e.g., CO2).

Jim
 
My tap pH is 7.4+. I modify it with spring water (pH 6.8) and Seachem Acid Buffer (sometimes) to bring it down to 6.8 to 7.2 depending on the tank the water is going into.
 
Hmmm...Very interesting

So since the "ideal" target PH for most freshwater fish around 6.8-7.0, it seems as if everybody has to lower their PH level.

What products do you use to stabilize your PH to around 7.0?
 
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