how can i lower the ph in my pond?

Answer 1

Generally most Pond Fish such as Koi and Goldfish like a higher ph of about 7.8, so this was rarely in an issue in the ponds we took care in our maintenance business.

There are a few things that are cost effective in the water volume of a pond;

*Barley Straw (great for algae control too, although so so for ph)

*Almond shells (this is really god for lowering ph, more effective than peat and with the side effect of being anitbacterial)

*A veggie filter

*Driftwood (although not as cost effective)

Here is a good pond reference site:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/ClearPond.html

Answer 2

Easier said than done. They carry products but they are usually ineffective because when pH is high, it's very hard to make it drop. Products will work for a day or two, then the pH will be right back up to where it was (and that can be stressful on your fish).

Why do you want to lower your pH? Most commonly available pond fish are highly adaptable and would be fine in a high pH, even as high as 10 or 11. I've kept angelfish (SA cichlids where the pH is 6.5) in a pH of 12 and they were fine. You just need to acclimate them slowly.

Anyway, if you really do need to lower the pH, you have few options, the "easiest" being peat moss. Boil some peat (so it sinks) and place it in your pond either at the bottom or in a filter. This will decrease the pH of the water but will also make your water a bit dark (like dilluted tea). It's called a "black water effect" and it's good for your fish, but not very aesthetically pleasing.

Your other option would be to get your water from a different source. You can either mix your regular water with pure water or reverse osmosis water, or use pure / RO water with mineral additives.

Answer 3

You can buy PH up or PH down from any good aquarium shop. This will help. Also a 10% water change will also help.

Answer 4

there is an advance ph testing kit that you buy in most pet shops, this allows you to test the ph in the water and it also gives you the instructions and the materiels needed to increase or llower the ph, this kit costs around £8 but has alot of uses and is very useful

Answer 5

If you want a lower PH, that would mean add acid. If you want less acid, which would be a higher PH (more alkaline) add a buffer.

Answer 6

Your Vet has the dog food that help the PH for your dog. It will cost a lot more but it will work .

Answer 7

You can get pH decreaser in any pool or spa store.

Answer 8

put a bail of hay in your pond, dont break it up but take it out after a week.

Answer 9

buy "ph down" from your local spa supply store