What would think the best PH level should be?

[Blackhawksfn0286]

What level do you think is best for PH level that most fish thrive in ? Right now my new tank is on 7.6

 

[glolite]

It really depends on which fish you keep. 7.6 is the same as ours (sig shows what fish I keep) but my African cichlids should really have a ph of about 8.0 so Have added lots of shells to the gravel.

 

[gadazobe]

The best thing is to keep the ph steady. Your fish will acclimatize to any ph as long as it's steady and doesn't keep changing.

 

[Blackhawksfn0286]

Ok thanks... i was't sure but now i know

 

[sylvia]

Just to prove that point , I have a pH of 8.0 and keep all sorts of fish that like acid water. It realy is just the stability. I once tried lowering it and lost 3 fish in the process - and I did it very gradualy too.

 

[Blackhawksfn0286]

i see i understand...thank you all