Ph Change

[fatfishman]

Today at a garden center i saw some API pH down solution and i thought it might be a good idea as my tap water is 7.6 pH.

Does anyone have any experience with this stuff ?

Is it any good ?

Can it be added to a tank that already has fish in it ?

Thank you for reading.

 

[celaeno]

instead of using chemical additives like ph down, i'd get some driftwood or something else to naturally lower the ph.

 

[fatfishman]

instead of using chemical additives like ph down, i'd get some driftwood or something else to naturally lower the ph.

I have got some driftwood but it doesnt seem to have any real effect on the pH

 

[Meds081603]

If your fish appear happy and healthy then don't even bother adjusting PH.

Stable ph that is reasonably close to what the fish likes is much better than a constantly changing ph. It is incredibly hard to maintain a stable ph using chemicals. Attempting to adjust the ph with chemicals often results in dead fish.

 

[fatfishman]

Ok thanks i wont bother with it then guys.

Cheers

 

[PaulEbs]

However, if you are keeping fish with specific requirements i.e. the Golden Ram, Discus - it might be an idea to soften the water slightly to maximize life span.

One easier and more cost-effective way of doing this is to add peat media to your filter [easier if you have a cannister], which can also be good for plants too.