Hi,
I need to bring up the pH in a couple of the tanks (Troph tanks). I have (and please don't make fun of me, all of this stuff came with a tank I bought from an individual) Seachem Tanganyika Buffer, Sodium Bicarbonate (pretty much just baking soda), and a little bottle of pH Up that I'd prefer not to use unless someone here can really convince me it's the best way to go. The pH is not horribly low, but I read that Trophs like higher pH levels. I can find out online or on the bottles how much to use per gallon of water, but what I'm worried about is how to do this slowly over time. I don't want to risk shocking any of the fish. Over the past year, I have fallen in love with these fish and have recently increased my collection. They have great space, they are being fed correctly, temp is good, I'm doing weekly water changes to make sure everything stays clean....I just want to get this pH thing right without crapping it all up. :) Suggestions please?
Thanks in advance!
I need to bring up the pH in a couple of the tanks (Troph tanks). I have (and please don't make fun of me, all of this stuff came with a tank I bought from an individual) Seachem Tanganyika Buffer, Sodium Bicarbonate (pretty much just baking soda), and a little bottle of pH Up that I'd prefer not to use unless someone here can really convince me it's the best way to go. The pH is not horribly low, but I read that Trophs like higher pH levels. I can find out online or on the bottles how much to use per gallon of water, but what I'm worried about is how to do this slowly over time. I don't want to risk shocking any of the fish. Over the past year, I have fallen in love with these fish and have recently increased my collection. They have great space, they are being fed correctly, temp is good, I'm doing weekly water changes to make sure everything stays clean....I just want to get this pH thing right without crapping it all up. :) Suggestions please?
Thanks in advance!
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