I have 10 gallon set up with aqua-soil substrate, about 3" thick of soil. I checked Ph =5.4. Is it safe for shirmp to live in there? Please help....
why ph too low?
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What test kit did you use to measure your ph? The only ones I know of only measure to a 6.0 .
As far as keeping inverts in a ph that low..its not really advisable without buffering your water to a higher ph because of the minerals and things the inverts need to grow there shells..and stay healthy.
As far as keeping inverts in a ph that low..its not really advisable without buffering your water to a higher ph because of the minerals and things the inverts need to grow there shells..and stay healthy.
from their site..
A high pH level (alkaline) of the substrate causes difficulties for aquatic plants in consuming nutrients. The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree at which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. With Aqua Soil, growing difficult plants such as Tonina sp. becomes easier, and it is ideal for fishes demanding soft water. A high pH level (alkaline) of the substrate causes difficulties for aquatic plants in consuming nutrients. The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree at which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. With Aqua Soil, growing difficult plants such as Tonina sp. becomes easier, and it is ideal for fishes demanding soft water.
http://www.adgshop.com/Aqua_Soil_s/21.htm
A high pH level (alkaline) of the substrate causes difficulties for aquatic plants in consuming nutrients. The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree at which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. With Aqua Soil, growing difficult plants such as Tonina sp. becomes easier, and it is ideal for fishes demanding soft water. A high pH level (alkaline) of the substrate causes difficulties for aquatic plants in consuming nutrients. The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree at which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. With Aqua Soil, growing difficult plants such as Tonina sp. becomes easier, and it is ideal for fishes demanding soft water.
http://www.adgshop.com/Aqua_Soil_s/21.htm
Per there web site, it is designed to do exactly that. Couple that with the large amount in a small tank...
true...it may be a good idea for the OP to take some of the substrate out and replace it with an inert one.