vinniemabuna Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi, I just had my water checked by PetSmart well it free ! All looks OK but my PH is about 6.2 , I have neos bloody mary and card a few CRS and tangerine tiger shrimp . I have Brightwell substate and alder cones and almond leaves + moss ect in my tank a 9 gallon Eheime thanks .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotf Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Your substrate looks to be buffering, I would not try to wrestle with it to bring the pH up. The CRS and TTs should be happy with the pH and neos are pretty adaptable (although it is low for them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinniemabuna Posted September 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Quote Hi again, yes its about 6.2 the PH , I want to try to raise it slowly would how much baking soda in my water change water would raise it slowly ? My tank is a 9 gallon with a lot of Brightwell substate . thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 the ACTIVE substrate will absorb the nutrients that raise the ph. as advised by aotf, it is not wise to try and fight with it. fighting the substrate will cause you endless headaches and worry and possibly pointless losses. Ron Kalman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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