How to bring down the ph

[angel2b]

My ph is 7.8 and I need to bring it down for my tetras. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Angel

 

[tttnjfttt]

Most fish will actually adapt to whatever pH they are kept in, so it is best to just leave the pH alone.

If you are really determined, check you KH and post it here to get some suggestions.

 

[IMCL85]

7.8 is very good acturally for tetra. If you only planning on keeping them(no breed) dont touch the ph.

 

[angel2b]

Its good to know I can leave the ph alone, thanks.

 

[rdd1952]

I agree with IMCL85. ALthough a pH of 7.8 is not optimum for tetras, they will adjust fine. They will do much better with it constant there than with the fluctuations you would get with trying to lower it. If you want to bring it down a little in a very natural way, add a piece of driftwood. Looks good in the tank and will also lower your pH slightly but still keep it consistent. Learning what your KH is (as tttnjfttt suggested) is also a good idea. That will give you a good idea of how stable our pH is incase you make any changes later. The higher the KH, the more buffering capacity you have and the less effect changes will have on your pH.

 

[angel2b]

I don't know what KH is, so I"m going to need more help.
Angel

 

[tttnjfttt]

Check out this pinned topic. It has lots of good info.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=59467

 

[angel2b]

Pricless information, thank you.
I will be spending more time reading the posts filled with all sorts of useful info and hopefully I will be up to speed in no time at all.
Thanks again for all your help.
Angel