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Old November 20th, 2007  
Fish Bum
 
Naturally High PH....

THe water coming out of my well is 8.4 pH. It's great for my cichlids, but I'd like to have another tank with some tropicals or semi agressives. How high of a PH can the fish tolerate if I VERY VERY V E R Y Slowly acclimate them to?
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Old November 20th, 2007  
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If you stay away from the more pH sensative fish, you should not have any problems.
Many fish are bred/raised in Florida, where there is a naturally high pH.

Avoid : rams, apistos, discus, and the softer water tetras like rummy noses.
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Old November 21st, 2007  
Fish Bum
 
ok so I was reading someone's thread about a drip acclimator... over how long of a period should I expect to acclimate them from 7-8.4? we talking, days? Hours? Weeks?
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Old November 21st, 2007  
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Hours.
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Old November 21st, 2007  
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thanks dino
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