Ph getting lower

Nemomom · 10-14-2004, 01:25 AM

Hello, I have a 2.5g tank with two guppies and one otto in it along with a few live plants and over the past month the ph has gone from 6.8 now down to 6.4 and I am not sure of what to do about it. The fish seem fine, eating well. Plants are thriving. Can anyone give me a way to bring the ph back up. I am planning on taking the water to the LFS to see what their ph readings are. I have 0 ammonia, nitrites and working on the 20-40 nitrates with weekly cleanings and 40-50% water changes. Thanks

Rolo · 10-14-2004, 01:26 AM

Read this to get up to speed on water chemistry - http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html

It's linked to your KH. Test that and let us know.

Marc · 10-15-2004, 07:00 AM

low kH?

"Aquariums with a low kH will require more attention to water changes to control the nitrate level reducing the tendency for the pH to drop."

**Ibn** · 10-15-2004, 04:45 PM

Organic wastes (rotting plants, detritus, fish excrement) and CO2 will drive down the pH down pretty quickly.

Nemomom · 10-17-2004, 12:42 AM

Unfortunatly, I do not have the test for KH, I will have to go out and buy one, once I get the chance. I will let you all know.

10-14-2004, 01:25 AM	#1
Nemomom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 29	Ph getting lower Hello, I have a 2.5g tank with two guppies and one otto in it along with a few live plants and over the past month the ph has gone from 6.8 now down to 6.4 and I am not sure of what to do about it. The fish seem fine, eating well. Plants are thriving. Can anyone give me a way to bring the ph back up. I am planning on taking the water to the LFS to see what their ph readings are. I have 0 ammonia, nitrites and working on the 20-40 nitrates with weekly cleanings and 40-50% water changes. Thanks __________________ 2.5g -1 orange/red guppy -1 multi 5g -1 half black/red guppy -1 green moscow guppy 55g just needs setting up 2 cats-Romeo and Matisse 1 2 1/2 yr old son 1 crazy husband

10-14-2004, 01:26 AM	#2
Rolo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 1,716	Read this to get up to speed on water chemistry - http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html It's linked to your KH. Test that and let us know. __________________

10-15-2004, 07:00 AM	#3
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	low kH? "Aquariums with a low kH will require more attention to water changes to control the nitrate level reducing the tendency for the pH to drop." __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

10-15-2004, 04:45 PM	#4
Ibn Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3,212	Organic wastes (rotting plants, detritus, fish excrement) and CO2 will drive down the pH down pretty quickly. __________________ Eric

10-17-2004, 12:42 AM	#5
Nemomom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 29	Unfortunatly, I do not have the test for KH, I will have to go out and buy one, once I get the chance. I will let you all know. __________________ 2.5g -1 orange/red guppy -1 multi 5g -1 half black/red guppy -1 green moscow guppy 55g just needs setting up 2 cats-Romeo and Matisse 1 2 1/2 yr old son 1 crazy husband

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