pH through the roof!!!

[Kissofthegorami]

In my experience, plants raise PH. But not up to 9.0. Thats high. Goldfish like higher PH and I dnt know if its going to be a problem. Why destroy the frog eggs? Its probbaly illegal to do that anyways. Either keep the tadpoles and raise them in your pond (will eat algae) or put the eggs in a nearby pond/lake.

 

[TORTUGA]

I have a similar problem. My pH is 9 tested in the morning. The goldfish and most of the plants are doing well. I'm on a well and my water is a 9 also. I'm looking for a natural way to bring it down - if possible. My other question is should I leave it alone since things seem to be going ok.
Thanks!

 

[RTR]

Kiss...Plants can raise the pH above 9. Just because you have not experienced it does mean it does not occur. Did you do any reading on biogenic decalcification?

Tortuga - what is the KH of your water from the well?

 

[Kissofthegorami]

Kiss...Plants can raise the pH above 9. Just because you have not experienced it does mean it does not occur. Did you do any reading on biogenic decalcification?

Tortuga - what is the KH of your water from the well?

lol no. Better things to do. I said IN MY EXPERIENCE.

 

[boroughmal]

cement/lime

Any cement or lime present on the rocks as mortar will also send the p.h,through the roof. It leaches into the water. Only remedy, Remove them.
Lower pond p.h with peat moss in cotton sacks.Naturally.