If not.. HOw do I lower it.
I think I have room for Driftwood but I'd like to save it for a last resort. I also have distilled water available but I'm not sure how to use it. And I'm not looking forward to any Chemicals.
2007-10-15 13:52:54 · 4 answers · asked by Spencer 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
7.6 is tolerable for a betta. Don't alter it...unstable pH will only stress him out more.
2007-10-15 19:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stable PH is better ,whether it's high or low,as long as it's stable, it will be o.k.More than likely your tap water is very high,mines so high my tests can't even read it.But as long as your PH stays at 7.6 your ok.If you add PH down or another chemical to lower it,it will probally cause it to drop then rise,you'll probally add more,then the same thing will happen again and again until it stabilizes.In the mean time,it will stress your fish and may kill it.So either use driftwood to slowly and SAFELY lower it ,or just leave it as is.
2007-10-15 21:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave your pH allone, don't mess with it
If your betta seems healthy it's absolutely fine
I have my betta in a 5 gallon and the pH is 7.6 and he thrives in there including the temperature beeing around 78-80 degrees and a filter
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-10-16 04:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As long as the pH doesnt swing (causes major stress) its fine. the pH isnt something you want to play around with.
2007-10-15 21:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋