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Post by Rainbowlightning on Nov 20, 2004 21:06:12 GMT -5
Hello there, I was wondering if someone could help me with just one question.... as you may have read, I'm having a problem with my PH... one day it's 7.4, the next it's 6.4.
So today I went out and bought proper PH 7.0
So I've added 100% fresh water, I added the exact quantity for 1g.... but I've just tested my PH and it's 6.4.
Any ideas why this could be?? Or maybe what I should do?
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Post by amanichen on Nov 21, 2004 20:00:02 GMT -5
Test the kH of you water (carbonate level) and lemme know what it is.
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Post by Rainbowlightning on Nov 21, 2004 21:25:05 GMT -5
Ok, my latest reading: NO3: 0 NO2: 0 NH3/NH4: 0 GH: 50 KH: 50 PH: 6.2  |
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Post by amanichen on Nov 21, 2004 21:30:21 GMT -5
No wonder your pH is so low. Carbonate provides buffering, which keeps the pH up. So you can add calcium carbonate (lime) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or just use a ton of the buffer =) If you want a semi-interesting read check out: s94779296.onlinehome.us/website/Fish/"General Aquarium Articles > Advanced Water Chemistry" |
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Post by Rainbowlightning on Nov 21, 2004 23:30:13 GMT -5
Very interesting read indeed...I'd recommend all new aquarium hobbyists to read that.
Why not do a sticky about it?
Seriously things are starting to make sense now.
I shall add a little bit of the buffer each day (until desired level) and keep an eye on the Ph levels.
I'd like it to slowly rise WITHOUT the fish being stressed by the change.
Now this leads me to another question. At the moment, my amonia is 0. Which is a good thing. And even though the PH would raise naturally as the ammonia builds up...we don't want that, as both the amonia AND the quick raise in Ph could be leathal to my betta.
BUT as you know, he's being treated with Tetracycline, which tells you to do a full 5 day treatment WITHOUT changing any water (if I've understood correctly?).
Quote:
"Treat for 5 days even if visible signs dissapear. Tetracyline causes a discoloration in the water and foam may collect on the surface. AFTER treatment, partial water changes and new activated carbon will remove any remaining color."
So, I'm hoping that by treating the tank with very small dosis of Prime at the first sign of ammonia will be able to keep ammonia under control until he's through his treatment.
Am I correct in assuming that?
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Post by Rainbowlightning on Nov 22, 2004 1:06:27 GMT -5
Hmmmm been answered already! ;D
While medicating, I shall be staying on top of the water by making 1/3 water changes every other day.
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