Any way to increase the ph.

[sohe2002]

Hi, recently bought some sucker ( golden,sae) & pensil fish put in my plant tank, after next morning only the sucker die..found that my ph is low,,yellow color..any way to increase the Ph..or to reduce the PH if high..Thanks

[|squee|]

Source: http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html

[bclee]

Simply increase the KH to at least 3. The pH will not fall to dangerously low level.

You can increase the KH by adding Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda).

BC

[evolim83]

Cheapest way, would be to add coral chips!

[sohe2002]

Cheapest way, would be to add coral chips!

Thanks . I will try the cheapest method..is it add the coral chips to the tank?

[sohe2002]

Source: http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html

Hi,squeel that was very useful web..Thanks

[citizen]

Do anyone know any way to increase pH but without causing the water to become harder?