Guppies are one of best fish to keep for beginners and also for experienced fish keepers. Guppies are a generally very hard fish and they can accept a wide range of pH levels. However it is advisable to keep guppies in a basic water with a pH level between 7 to 8. Guppies don’t like soft acidic water.
You can easily measure the water pH at home by yourself. All you need is a pH tester strip or a digital pH meter. Although you can use any one of them i personally prefer using digital pH meter as it gives more accurate readings and also more beneficial in long run although it is costly when compared with the pH testing strips. Strips comes with an expiry date and will expire after their due date.
Factors That Can Influence pH Levels In Fish Aquarium
There are a number of factors that can affect the pH level of your fish tank aquarium water. They are as follows:
- Water aeration will lower pH levels in the tank.
- Drift wood will soften the water and will lower pH in the tank.
- Carbon Dioxide and live plants will lower pH level in the tank.
- Too many fish can contribute in dropping pH level in the tank.
- Aquarium salt will increase pH level in the tank.
- Crushed coral, Seashells, Limestone substrate will increase pH levels in the tank.
