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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I'd like to raise the pH in my Endler's tank a bit...is there any way to safely do this without using chemicals? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Depending upon how much you want to raise it (8.0?), you can use some crushed dolomite, crushed limestone, or crushed coral, mixed in with the gravel. It will increase the hardness and pH. If you want to increase the values a little, some of the above in the toe of a nylon or pantyhose and placed in the output of your filter will work as well. Simply reduce or increase the amount of material to fit your needs as the pH/GH changes. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Some decorative rocks such as limestone, will leach minerals and raise the hardness/pH of your water... Soft rocks tend to leach minerals slowly and are a good way to increase pH if crushed coral is not your choice. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18


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