How reduce PH

[RAW]

Hi Guys

Any good option to reduce them beside using blackwater?

test on tap 8.4, tank 7.5-7.7

WC 2x a week 20-30%


New tank run for 3 weeks but did some wc due to my red get jumpy after intro blackwater and remove some bioload.

OHF 3 tier of 3
Top wool
mid CR
bottom 2x CR 1x biohome+

Thanks

[infoate]

try drift wood, peat moss or ketapang leaves.

[Oneiromancer]

What do you want to reduce it to and why?

[exotic_idiot]

Ada soil? Africana can reduce till quite low.

[doyc76]

I would just let it be. The pH will reduce as your tank matures then eventually you will need to add coral chips / oyster shell to buffer the water to keep the pH from crashing.

My philosophy is not to mess around too much with the pH. Your livestock will adapt. It is better to maintain stability rather than altering pH to suit the theoretical preference of the fish.

Besides, pH of 7.5 to 7.7 is fine.

[matthew]

Ph down...can find in lfs.
If not can use white vinegar.

[RAW]

Thx for the advise guys, will monitor it before making any move.

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by RAW

Thx for the advise guys, will monitor it before making any move.

Wise move. The pH isn't too high. Besides you will need it to be around that range for your BB to grow. In a few months you will be coming here asking how to raise your pH.

[RAW]

Originally Posted by Oneiromancer

Wise move. The pH isn't too high. Besides you will need it to be around that range for your BB to grow. In a few months you will be coming here asking how to raise your pH.

Hope so, I tried blackwater resulting my red jumpy like no tmr. bum on upper lower 1 in between the barbell + 1 drop scales and not eating well

[RAW]

Originally Posted by RAW

Hope so, I tried blackwater resulting my red jumpy like no tmr. bum on upper lower 1 in between the barbell + 1 drop scales and not eating well

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