PH raising substrate

**DubSmacks** · 07-30-2012, 04:35 AM

Ok so I have Flourite that has been in my tank for about 6 months. I am thinking about keeping shrimp but my well water reeds 0 GH/KH and 5.5 PH (so weird because no pollutants and no water conditioner) but I was wondering if there was something I could put in the tank such as large rocks or some type of gravel or something to keep my PH/KH/GH up so I dont have to keep buying expensive chemicals. I also don't want to have to spend a ton on these items either. Thanks for your suggestions.

Colorful · 07-30-2012, 04:43 AM

You could try seiryu stones. It raises your ph, gh, and kh, and they look relly nice

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**DubSmacks** · 07-30-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorful

You could try seiryu stones. It raises your ph, gh, and kh, and they look relly nice

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Where can I get these and how much do they cost. Aren't they gray because I have dark brown flourite and I don't think they will look good but its worth a shot.

**AquaPipes** · 07-30-2012, 05:27 AM

Coral chips are another one to try. Just put a small amount in a filter bag. With 0KH, it won't take much to shoot your PH up.

Colorful · 07-30-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DubSmacks

Where can I get these and how much do they cost. Aren't they gray because I have dark brown flourite and I don't think they will look good but its worth a shot.

You could try checking craigslist, or your LFS. If all else fails order online.

somewhatshocked · 07-30-2012, 02:37 PM

If you have zero hardness, it's going to take more than crushed coral to make your water safe for shrimp.

Not all remineralizing products are too expensive. Shirakura CA+ may be the most expensive at about $17 but it lasts a long time. Depending upon the type of shrimp you want to keep, even Kent RO Right could suffice. Or the products by Fluval.

Some others: Salty Shrimp, Mosura Mineral Plus Ultra, Benibachi.

07-30-2012, 04:35 AM	#1
DubSmacks Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 102	PH raising substrate Ok so I have Flourite that has been in my tank for about 6 months. I am thinking about keeping shrimp but my well water reeds 0 GH/KH and 5.5 PH (so weird because no pollutants and no water conditioner) but I was wondering if there was something I could put in the tank such as large rocks or some type of gravel or something to keep my PH/KH/GH up so I dont have to keep buying expensive chemicals. I also don't want to have to spend a ton on these items either. Thanks for your suggestions.

07-30-2012, 02:37 PM	#6
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (263/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,740	If you have zero hardness, it's going to take more than crushed coral to make your water safe for shrimp. Not all remineralizing products are too expensive. Shirakura CA+ may be the most expensive at about $17 but it lasts a long time. Depending upon the type of shrimp you want to keep, even Kent RO Right could suffice. Or the products by Fluval. Some others: Salty Shrimp, Mosura Mineral Plus Ultra, Benibachi. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

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07-30-2012, 04:43 AM	#2
Colorful Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 340	You could try seiryu stones. It raises your ph, gh, and kh, and they look relly nice .

07-30-2012, 05:27 AM	#4
AquaPipes Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 197	Coral chips are another one to try. Just put a small amount in a filter bag. With 0KH, it won't take much to shoot your PH up.