10gallonmadness

Is their anyway that I could use to raise pH, but without using chemicals? I would be even better if some household items could raise pH (That sounds so nooby). The pH in my tank is 6.0. So I would like 6.5. My general hardness is VERY high. Usually being around 120-180 PPM. However Carbonate Hardness is low being around 40-80.

Lucy

Here's a link to our sticky about
Changing your pH

Most fish can adapt to different pH. Sometimes it's best left alone.

10gallonmadness

I'm probably just gonna let my fish adapt I guess.

Lucy

When you add new fish, just be sure to acclimate them slowly.

btate617

Almost any LFS fish will adapt to your PH.
If you start messing with your PH, you are going to have to continue doing so.
Every water change now you will need to match this new PH. 6.0 to 6.5 why bother?
Unless you are trying to spawn a fish that will only do so at a certain PH it is best left alone.

Brian

10gallonmadness

Im not gonna do anything to my pH it seems like even more problems then its worth.

btate617

Well said.....

Angela_96

you could ad a small amount of crushed coral. It will buffer the water naturally and without having to re-ad or change the coral. Just a small amount will bring it up to a neutral ph.