How can I possibly lower my pH??
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driftwood and peat is pretty much the only way, unless you want to get an RO filter.
most of us do not recommend the use of ph decreasing chemicals.
most of us do not recommend the use of ph decreasing chemicals.
I know that the chemicals are bad for established aquariums, but since he (and I have the same problem at 8.2) are still cycling and have no stock in our tanks would the chemicals still be bad? I would think the main reason they are discouraged was because of sudden pH change.
Seachem make a product called 'discus buffer' i think :S I use it atm in my south american themed 2 foot tank to lower the ph from around 7.2 to 6.4 to make it more natural for the apistos and tetras. Its good because it also softens the water (lowers the GH).
often times the pH may be high out of the tap some places add carbonate to the water before it is piped to your house..this is to keep water that is lower than 7 from eroding pipes...let it sit overnite and see where it stabilizes.
generally it is best to try and acclimate the fish to your pH. messing with Ph can become tedious and harmful..a stable pH is better than a fluctuating pH.
if you must change pH the best way is to use Pure water. usually filtered thru a RO/DI filtration system. once you get 'pure' water the pH will be 7 but the pH will not be stable as there are no buffers in the water.
this is what the bottled buffers are for.
chemically altering the pH may not yield a safe return as there are conditions where the pH may swing back.
generally it is best to try and acclimate the fish to your pH. messing with Ph can become tedious and harmful..a stable pH is better than a fluctuating pH.
if you must change pH the best way is to use Pure water. usually filtered thru a RO/DI filtration system. once you get 'pure' water the pH will be 7 but the pH will not be stable as there are no buffers in the water.
this is what the bottled buffers are for.
chemically altering the pH may not yield a safe return as there are conditions where the pH may swing back.
i believe driftwood only lowers pH once it starts decaying so it could take a while before u see any changes from that.
I'd suggest filtering over peat.
I'd suggest filtering over peat.