pH Level in Fish tank?

Question

the pH level is about 7.5 i think in my 55 gallon aquarium with 2 loaches a gourami a catfish, and a tricolor shark. Is this bad? also if it is how do i fix it

dont laugh at my spelling, but the cat is a syno eureclyptus something like that, or a featherfin squeeker

Answer 1

7.5 is perfect, don't go messing with it cause then you will really have problems.

Answer 2

Do some water changes. You should always change your water at least once a month. If you have a freshwater tank, go to the store and buy some r/o water. Usually they have a fill station where you pay 35cents per gallon to fill up your own jug. Don't use tap water because the ph could be way off. If you have a saltwater tank, they sell actual salt water from the ocean. You can't go wrong. When doing your water changes, do a little at a time. A drastic change in ph can suffocate a fish.

Answer 3

As long as you are a hobyist , i think the ph is normal , because all of yours fish can adapted this level very well. In nature , loaches and gourami want a lower ph level , but its can adapted well in normally level. could you tell me what kind of catfish do you have ?

Answer 4

Your pH is perfectly fine as is. Avoid any chemical drops to alter it as this will create a very stressful fluctuation in pH. If you are really worried about it, go get a piece of cured driftwood and put it in the tank. Over the time of a few weeks, tannins will lower the pH, moving you to 7.0 or less. Driftwood will create a stable pH that will not harm your fish, and they will enjoy swimming around it.

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Answer 5

pH is a subject where a lot of misinformation is present.
This is a bit on the high side for what these particular fish prefer, HOWEVER this is still safe and most fish can adapt too (within reason). What is more important is stability, as an unstable pH can cause stress to the fish do to often rapid changes in osmotic processes that the fish depend on.

You need to concentrate on you KH as this parameter controls the buffering aspect of your water and will maintain a stable pH.
GH is important for electrolytes and is an all too often forgotten parameter for this reason.
Once you understand the importance of electrolytes you can lower pH via blended and re-mineralized RO water (not 100% RO!), products such as Bio Lif or peat that naturally and SLOWLY lower pH. Mango Wood also is useful for this process as well.

I highly recommend reading this article for better understanding of this process:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumKH.html

Answer 6

sounds like u have a fresh water system that sounds about right for the ph check out this site

Answer 7

7.5 is common tap water ph, it is fine as most fishes have been comerically bred for 7.0-8.0 as that is common tap ph levels.

Answer 8

this is VERY bad. you must change the ph immediately or ur fish may die!!!

http://www.firsttankguide.net/ph.php