View Full Version : Ph issues & well water vs city water
Marion
03-26-2003, 12:49 PM
We curently filled the tank with well water which I believe is the reason
for our high PH. If when we do water changes should we just use city
water & just treat it. Will this lower the PH?
OrionGirl
03-26-2003, 1:01 PM
As was stated several times in your other thread, you don't have a high pH. It's not neutral, and it's not low, but it is not high. All the fish you have listed will be fine in your water.
City water may or may not lower your pH--it depends on the hardness, the pH of the city water, and what all it brings with it (ie, chlorines, cloramines, phosphates, nitrates, etc). It could end up lowering your pH but causing serious other problems.
thom336
03-26-2003, 2:02 PM
what pH are we talking about here?
OrionGirl
03-26-2003, 2:40 PM
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8230
What is the pH and Kh of the well water after 24-48 hours standing?
What is the pH and KH of the city water after 24-48 hours standing?
What do you have comming out of the tap closest to the tank, city water or well water?
Are you trying to breed Tetras or Apistogrammas?
In general, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Faramir, Oriongirl, and JSchmidt have all offered you very good advice.
thom336
03-27-2003, 11:56 AM
thanks for link oriongirl.
i agree that your pH is, well, great for the fish you are keeping. however, if you do want a lower pH then i would probably suggest the use of an RO unit, but you fish would not in any way favour a lower pH, and all except the tetras i believe would find your pH to be perfect, and the tetras would be perfectly fine in it, and it would probably only need lowering and the water softening if you are looking to breed the tetras. some fishkeepers would envy your pH, you should feel lucky. but i understand your concerns.
thom336
03-27-2003, 12:01 PM
i just noticed you wanted to keep different fish. sorry bout that.
well, from what i can see you havent stated what fish you want to keep, as many are perfectly adaptable to your pH. however, if not, then a mix of RO water and dechlorinated tapwater should help you achive what you want.