Raising/lowering Parameters. And Odd-behavior In Platy...

[Starfirefly26]

I need to:
Raise pH
Raise Alkalinity
Lower Hardness

Any rocks or something I could add in to fix this? I think they've been messed up because of rocks >.< I...kinda didn't realize it would do that.


And my Red Wag Platy has been zoning out at times, it seems. She likes keeping her face in the bottom corner and just kinda zones. Is this the water parameter change doing it? Her fins aren't clamped and she usually swims around happily. She's also recently gotten a new tankmate, a sunset platy (female).
Just curious if this is normal or not, it's the parameters I'm most worried about, since changing that could solve my Wag's odd behavior.

 

[Torrean]

take a look at the pinned topics in chit chat and beginners there are several that will help you out. I'll take a look and see if I can grab some links for ya

rocks
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=55806
sand
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=71597
water param
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=7443
water param
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=59467
wood
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=54177

that being said most fish will adjust to most PH's. Whats important is stability. You don't want wild swings in PH. If you modify your PH make sure to do it slowly and keep it up. Letting it fall and then boosting it way back up with PH UP chemicals is NOT a good solution It would be better to just leave it alone.

 

[Starfirefly26]

I found the "Glass rock" "Utah Ice" and Slate that I have in there...but I don't see anything about this Base Rock in my tank.
I'm pretty sure the white rock with black speckles is...something. I'll take it out ASAP in case it's marble.

I can't go in and get the specifics of the rocks I got, as the LFS I bought them from burned. (>.<)

Thanks for the links, I completely missed the pins.