Using the right pH levels for you fish aquarium is very necessary. Wrong pH can adversely affect the health of your fishes and they can even die if proper attention is not given to them. Therefore we have listed some important ways to reduce pH Levels in a Fish Tank Aquarium.
1) Tap Water
If you are using tap water in your fish aquarium that has a pH level greater than 8, you should consider lowering it. There are few options you can do to lower the pH levels of your tap water.
The easiest way to lower pH levels in water is to keep it for a few days in unsealed containers and buckets. In just few days the pH level of aerated water can drop from 8.5 pH level to 8 or lower.
2) Live Plants
If you can’t keep gallons of water around, you can use different live plants in your fish aquarium. Guppies and other kinds fishes love live plants, so use them with confidence. These Plants help in stabilizing pH levels of the water. Water in aquariums with live plants have lower pH levels compared to fish aquariums with plastic elements or no decoration.
3) Using Chemicals
You can use some chemicals to lower the pH level. Adding 2-3 drops of Seachem Prime to each gallon of water, can help in reducing pH level. Prime is a great product that will neutralize chlorine, Chloramine and other heavy metals found in your tap water.
4) Driftwood
Adding driftwood to your fish aquarium can also help in lowering the pH levels of the tank.
5) Carbon Dioxide
Injection of carbon dioxide for planted aquariums will also decrease the pH levels on aquarium water.
6) Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis water has a pH of 6. Mixing the tap water with RO water can help lower the pH levels. Add RO water slowly to tap water and test mix it well. Test the pH level and adjust temperature, before adding it to your aquarium.
