pH raise

[avex30]

Bro, can I check with you? I got this crimson soil too 3 months ago and everything was fine and CRS are breeeding. Did not test the ph until recently seeing my CRS drop one by one. Just did the check and found the ph to be 7 which is not normal. I only have lava rocks and moss on mess in my shrimp. Don't know what happen, not sure if anyone can help.

Benibachi black crimson soil or the other one meant for keeping tiger?

[Zenith82]

So far mine still quite stable at pH 6.4. Used for 1.2mths. I'm not sure what when wrong with your soil.
It might not necessary be soil problem. Usually such soils will degrade ard 1yr. 3mths is too fast, maybe you want to check could it be other factors like ur tap water pH? I advise you to invest in pH meter so you can see the pH condition. Worst come to worst try use mosura pH down to help.

[Kenng]

So far mine still quite stable at pH 6.4. Used for 1.2mths. I'm not sure what when wrong with your soil.
It might not necessary be soil problem. Usually such soils will degrade ard 1yr. 3mths is too fast, maybe you want to check could it be other factors like ur tap water pH? I advise you to invest in pH meter so you can see the pH condition. Worst come to worst try use mosura pH down to help.

Thank you Bro, I use tetra brand and got ph7, I use API and got ph6.5 for the water in the tank. Now I am confused.
I am using Crimson black. Still don't know what is wrong. Tap water ph is 7. Changing some water to see if it helps.
Will try distilled water if ph still don't go down. Worst come to worst will buy BORNEOWILD HUMIC or BENIBACHI Fulvic Grain to go along with the soil.

[Kenng]

By the way I used Daz black cermic rings as the filter media. Not sure if it had any effects.