Ph is off and I dont know why.. Please help.. - Page 2

Jay · 05-29-2009, 07:13 AM

I got your PM but think it is best to continue in the thread so others can help out.

I would like to know what your other tank parameters are...and I am not clear that the tank been cycled. Has it?

GH, KH, NO3, Ammonia, NItrites.These all can have an impact on pH.

IMO if the tank has been cycled, then adding fish (a few at a time) would be OK. You will need to do a careful acclimation to avoid shock problems...There is a front page article on acclimation.

I still would like to see the basic readings.

Jay

louistheloach · 05-29-2009, 01:57 PM

Hey there,

welcome to the forum.

RO = Reverse Osmosis. It is a purified water that takes minerals and other impurities out of the water leaving it at a nice 7.0.

For me, using well water that is not great....(too high KH, nitrites, nitrates high pH etc), it works great. A little more work for my tank because you have to make it ahead of time (35 gallons) and you have to add things back in that are necessary for the fish. Right now I am using straight RO. I am thinking of experimenting with a mix (as many people do with great success).

If your water is good otherwise, I would just use the tap water. When you acclimate your fish, use a drip system and let the water change over slowly in their container before adding them to the tank, say over the course of 2-3 hours. And actually the pet store where you get the fish probably also have a high pH.....still, slower acclimation is better for the fish.

ltl

SumpNFishy · 05-30-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Muschoo

so is an 8.0 ok for my fish??? it stays there stable without fluctuation... all other tests are normal...no cloudy water, no sickness in the fish.. nothing... tank looks better now then ever... just naked cuz there is no fish in it.... just want to make sure 8.0 is ok before i go fill it with sharks and catfish...

I know angelfish can handle it because mine even breed in it.

Not sure about the other fish you listed in your OP. My LFS has a wide range of fish and as I said, their water is hard like mine. Just make sure and acclimatize properly and you should be OK. Ask the LFS what their pH reading is to get an idea of how slowly to do it.