Betta doing fine in water with a pH of 7.6?
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A pH of 7.6 isn't very high at all. Many people would kill to have that kind of water out of the tap! Besides, once properly acclimated, the majority of fish will adapt perfectly well to a wide array of pH values, even above 8. The most important thing is a steady pH. Plus, many of the places that "suggest" a "proper" pH are giving values based upon the species native conditions if in the wild. Most fish we buy never even see the wild, they are tank raised and are therefore raised in conditions unlike their native habitat. Today's bettas are very, very different than true wild bettas...so they don't need the same parameters.
Of course, a pH of 4 or 9.5 probably wouldn't do too well to house most fish in, but the acceptable range is much greater than 6.9-7.1
Many people keep "traditionally" soft water, low pH fish (such as cardinals and neons) in a pH of 8.0 or above
Glad he's going into a 10g - he'll appreciate the room. Gonna have a filter/heater for him?
Of course, a pH of 4 or 9.5 probably wouldn't do too well to house most fish in, but the acceptable range is much greater than 6.9-7.1
Many people keep "traditionally" soft water, low pH fish (such as cardinals and neons) in a pH of 8.0 or aboveGlad he's going into a 10g - he'll appreciate the room. Gonna have a filter/heater for him?
Leopardess said:A pH of 7.6 isn't very high at all. Many people would kill to have that kind of water out of the tap! Besides, once properly acclimated, the majority of fish will adapt perfectly well to a wide array of pH values, even above 8. The most important thing is a steady pH. Plus, many of the places that "suggest" a "proper" pH are giving values based upon the species native conditions if in the wild. Most fish we buy never even see the wild, they are tank raised and are therefore raised in conditions unlike their native habitat. Today's bettas are very, very different than true wild bettas...so they don't need the same parameters.
Of course, a pH of 4 or 9.5 probably wouldn't do too well to house most fish in, but the acceptable range is much greater than 6.9-7.1
Glad he's going into a 10g - he'll appreciate the room. Gonna have a filter/heater for him?
Yep, I sure am. He is my totally awesome and sweet dorm buddy. I am going to add 6 or so neon or cardinal tetras, and some plants.
I'll post a pic of my dorm setup as soon as I find my USB cable.
7.6 is fine, don't worry about a thing!
My tanks are at 7.4 and I keep neons and corys, which the books say need a pH of 6.5 or so to thrive, and they're doing great. I think it's most important (as Leopardess said) to keep your pH stable, and as long as it's not TOO high or low the fish won't mind at all.
My tanks are at 7.4 and I keep neons and corys, which the books say need a pH of 6.5 or so to thrive, and they're doing great. I think it's most important (as Leopardess said) to keep your pH stable, and as long as it's not TOO high or low the fish won't mind at all.
Guys, problems-I moved him into a 10g, and he doesnt seem very happy. He just sits at the bottom, or hides behind the heater. He is the only fish in there right now, and I havent had a chance to get plants in yet, but if those arent the problems, what might be?
He might feel insecure since there is no cover. Also, a lot of it has to do with the fact that he has spent his life in a very small, confined space. Moving to a 10g means that his muscles have to work 10X as hard to get around. Swimming to the top to breathe takes more effort also since the depth is greater. With time, his muscles will get stronger and he'll be more active.
If you can find a clean glass/plastic cup (with NO soap residue on it) you can stick it in the tank sideways to give him a "hiding" spot.
If you can find a clean glass/plastic cup (with NO soap residue on it) you can stick it in the tank sideways to give him a "hiding" spot.
Lol 125gjoe
I have 2 rescued Bettas. Each in 2.5 gal tanks and when they were put in their new homes, they were not happy. They have since adjusted from their pathetic little cups and enjoy swimming and acting like fish.
What a life I'm providing for them! The PH is 7.8 in both tanks, they'll survive. ANYTHING is better than what they were in at Petsmart. OMG!!!! How can a fish live in 1 inch of dirty water in a stupid cup?
I have 2 rescued Bettas. Each in 2.5 gal tanks and when they were put in their new homes, they were not happy. They have since adjusted from their pathetic little cups and enjoy swimming and acting like fish.
What a life I'm providing for them! The PH is 7.8 in both tanks, they'll survive. ANYTHING is better than what they were in at Petsmart. OMG!!!! How can a fish live in 1 inch of dirty water in a stupid cup?