VISITOR'S QUESTIONS
26... Wanting to Lower My pH
First of all I wouldn't worry too much about the hardness
at the moment, unless for instance, you are considering keeping something
as delicate as discus, 180ppm which is 10dHº is only considered slightly
hard.
The pH however, is rather puzzling, I can't see how
water can change its pH value when it is just left to stand in a container
for a period of time. In fact, unless it is stood outside where it could
be affected by the elements, or the container is made of a material
which could affect the water, I would have to say, in my opinion, that
it would be impossible. For water to change its pH value it has to be
in contact with a material that will influence its character.
There is a product, which I use, called "Proper pH
" it is sold at differing pH values, i.e. pH 7.0 or pH 7.5 and so on,
this also safe guards against pH rebound, I find it quite effective.
The only other thing I can say is make absolutely sure
you don't have any water hardening materials in your tank. Test your
tap water's pH ; if it's high try to use water with a lower pH to carry
out water changes until you get the water more stable. Put some pieces
of bogwood in your tank, this will reduce its hardness and pH , although
this won't have an immediate effect. Dilute your water with rainwater
(filter it first for 24 hours through carbon), or use distilled water,
and monitor, until the desired value is reached.
The answer to your question does not differ with different
setups or different people, the answer is still the same, "there has
to be something that is affecting your water and raising its pH ", it
has to be in contact with your water, you just need to find it.
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