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Comment on What animal do you think is most interesting to have as a pet? by Werewolf

Werewolf — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:57:15 +0000

either sea monkey or a goose “sea monkey has my money”

I’m a freak and like llamas…

Comment on Why is my aquarium ph so high and how can I safely lower it? by Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:57:15 +0000

Contact your city water department and they will tell you the ph, hardness and just about any other water question you have about your local municipal water supply. If your water comes out of the tap at 7.6-8 ph just smile and switch your fish to African Rift Lake Cichlids or Central American Cichlids. If you insist on soft water low ph fish get a reverse osmosis (RO) unit and add some peat moss to the filters to lower the ph. When you do this you need to lower the volume of water changes and since the volume is lowered you need to raise the frequency of the water changes. Live is easier to just get fish that match your water though I’m guilty of not doing that as well so I spend a lot of time on some tanks providing the proper environment for these fish.

Over 2,000 gallons of aquariums and over 30 years experience.

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Comment on What animal do you think is most interesting to have as a pet? by sportlova122

sportlova122 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:04 +0000

I think I would want a kiwi bird.
i dont know if its on there or not but yeah!

I’m a freak and like llamas…

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Comment on Why is my aquarium ph so high and how can I safely lower it? by mike8962

mike8962 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:04 +0000

The water could naturally be alkaline or you might have a natural buffer already present. Do you have any shells in the aquarium? The calcium carbonate in the shell will neutralize the acids that normally develop. Also, check before you alter the pH of a tank. Do some research on what is the best pH for the fish you mentioned. There is an authror named Axlerod. His books might be some help.

Worked at a pet store

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Comment on What animal do you think is most interesting to have as a pet? by Hay, Voovay!

Hay, Voovay! — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:06 +0000

A camel, so I can ride it. It’s fun.

I’m a freak and like llamas…

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Comment on Why is my aquarium ph so high and how can I safely lower it? by brandonleewoods

brandonleewoods — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:06 +0000

There are several PH buffers out there but i recommend you getting proper PH 7.0 is what you need. the PH that comes from your faucet must be high to high and this will fix you right up. With a 6 gallon you would mot need to put a hole cup that is provided in the formula Proper PH it takes 1 cup per 10 gallons so use your judgment. Hope this helps you. GOOD LUCK

Worked at a pet store

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Comment on What animal do you think is most interesting to have as a pet? by Becky

Becky — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:19 +0000

If I had to pick, a little tiger. As much as I hate taking animals out of their natural habitats and letting them run wild, I think it would be different and fun to have a little tiger.

I’m a freak and like llamas…

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Comment on Why is my aquarium ph so high and how can I safely lower it? by Sweets

Sweets — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:19 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about the ph, really. I’ve got Gourami’s, platties, zebras, corys, plecos, and even 3 Betta-Girls in my tank, and it stays at over 8.0 ph… It’s the tap water here, I know.
But, I screwed up, and added a TON of chemicals when setting it up, at the first of the year, to make sure it wasn’t outta wack, but I think I made it worse. So, I do partial changes about once a month, and everyone’s happy in there.

Couple suggestions –
First, have your tap water tested. If everything is safe for the fish, I’d add nothing but stress coat to it when you do your partial changes.

Second, Try a couple live plants. Your betta will LOVE it, (all of mine do!) and it will help equal out all the bad stuff in it, depending on what kind of plant you get.

Thrid, Driftwood is known to lower the PH also. May be be worth a shot if you’re really concerned.

Fourth, if you’ve got any WHITE colored rocks for decoration, (like limestone) or shells, it would be a good idea to get them out. It will cause high ph. To test if it’s causing high ph – take the rock or shell out, and drip vinegar on it. If it starts to bubble, it’s raising your ph. Don’t put it back in if it bubbles. I had to do this too.

Also, if everyone’s happy, why do you want to change anything??? High ph isn’t really a concern at all with the fish you’ve got. But, a severe change in ph (or anything really) will stress your little guys out, and may kill them. Don’t change your ph drastically quickly!!! THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!

Good luck, and I hope this helps!!!
;o)

http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/oscar_cichlid.htm

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Comment on What animal do you think is most interesting to have as a pet? by Grace L

Grace L — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:57:06 +0000

Llama

I’m a freak and like llamas…

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Comment on Why is my aquarium ph so high and how can I safely lower it? by PyRo

PyRo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:57:06 +0000

the pH up chmeicals work , the pH down will jump right back uop. check your water for GH/KH, and pH. if they’re high, try adding Ro water every other water change, its available at walmart. test half RO ahlf tap and mess around until you find what you like, do the mixing in abucket, try to come up with a good ratio and start adding that to the tank. and less on the changes, 1g is more than enough. note no pH down chemicals, it can cause a pH shock killing the fish

http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/oscar_cichlid.htm

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