At what PH do fish die?
2007-01-02 04:08:45 · 5 answers · asked by missaway 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
pH is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion
concentration. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is
acidic, above 7 is alkaline. The reaction of fish to
pH is variable, depending on the pH of their normal
habitat. I would suspect that most fish would not
do well at a pH of less than 4 or more than 10, but
I really have no reliable information on this.
2007-01-02 04:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish thrive in water. Fresh water fish thrive in fresh water, which is slightly less then 7. Fish die if pH goes under, 5 and above 8.5. Their bodies cannot handle extreme acidity or the alkalinity of the water.
2007-01-02 12:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by madeulo0k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pH level is the level of Hydrogen molecule within a solution. it is a logarithmic scale. pH of 1 is acidic and a pH of 14 is basic or alkali I should imagine fish like humans like a neutral pH of between 6- 7.5
2007-01-02 12:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Zebzub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity, usually expressed in a range of approximately 1 - 7. Fish, and other marine life, are generally adapted by evolution to their native aquatic conditions, which vary considerably. Does your question about fish refer to home aquaria? If so, a good suggestion might be to learn about the fish you are considering. For obvious reasons, you want a population of fish that tolerate similar conditions. pH is a quality one can manage in pools and aquaria with the application of chemicals readily available and sold for that purpose.
2007-01-02 12:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by echolocated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the negative log of the hydrogen ion concentration expressed in moles.It's value tell you whether something is an acid or a base.The range is from 0-14, with7 being neutral. Below 7 is an acid ,above 7 is a base.
2007-01-02 12:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋