pH for rams...

[SConrad]

yeah..thanx

 

[cation]

i hope this doesnt sound mean..but next time could u start your own post on here instead of taking mine...

Why? So we can clutter up the forums and make it harder for people to find information? If she had asked something that had nothing to do with your original question, like "do guppies lay eggs?" I could understand,but seriously man, loosen up.

 

[CathyG]

SConrad, sharing similar experiences within one thread often gains more reponse that two identical threads...we live and learn from each other, and it is often more enriching to compare notes so to speak. My opinion anyways

 

[luxum]

does pH change though? or will it always be 6.6?

The only way it will change is if you accidentally lower it by adding a piece of wood that can acidify it or by adding dead coral which will amke it more alkaline.

In addition, the Ph in the fishtank drops over time as biological activity uses up the buffers in the water. One of the reasons for regular partial water changes is to counteract this acidifying effect by replacing the buffers in the tank via tapwater. This is why "old tank syndrome" occurs in tanks that don't get water changes.

 

[noelberg]

I've found that many fish are adaptable to a variety of pH's. Currently I have 2 swordtails plus various hiding fry in a tank with no salt and a pH of 6.5. The trick is to acclimate them slowly while they're young, unless your lfs keeps them in water that is nearly identical to yours.

Check pH from time to time, but i would not try to raise or lower a thing. Excess waste or ammonia levels can drop the pH some, but otherwise your pH should be pretty stable.

*Edit: sorry luxum - didn't see your post, so I didn't mean to repeat. But it's excellent that you point out the virtue of regular water changes. Also having appropriate filtration and bioload in the tank is helpful.

 

[SConrad]

well thanks for all the help everyone
i should get a call next tuesday to come up to the LFS and pay for the fish and then go in on Thursday to pic them up...thx everyone!