randomsam1001 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hey guys, I've got some bogwood in my tank and i think its brought my pH down from 7 to 6.4. I've brought it out of the tank, but will it ever stop leaking acids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 yeah, after about 2-5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 What is wrong with pH 6.4? If you're concerned about the pH slowly add small amounts of crushed shell to one of the filters to help provide a buffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsam1001 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 yeah, after about 2-5 years right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsam1001 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Don't know i want to add the shell, because I'm using a canister filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with that sort of pH. In a mature tank your pH levels are going to drop any way so unless you have fish with specific requirements ie Africans, discus, most fish will adapt. If you are trying to breed fish you also need their preferred pH. Re shell, if you have to raise it just put a piece of coral rock behind your plants and driftwood so it is out of sight. Much easier to keep a watch on so you know when it has dissolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I have never found wood to make any difference to the pH in my tanks but I know it is said to lower it sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Perhaps your water is naturally hard Caryl and will be more resistant to fluctuations from wood etc. A canister filter is an ideal place for adding the shell, or as suggested a piece/pieces of coral rock could be used instead, either in the tank or in the filter. If you're using sand substrate you could add a small quantity of beach sand that is mostly made up of shells, just don't add too much as its hard to remove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsam1001 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Yeah, got it sorted. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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