[AquaticLife] PhProblems New tank
I don’t think that is entirely true. The way I understand the chemistry, increased population causes increase in Nitrates, but has no impact on pH. Also water changes reduce Nitrates, but only change pH if the pH of your tap water that you are adding is lower than the pH of your tank water. And finally, pH is not related to pollution, but Nitrates are.
But we definitely agree on the benefits of bacteria and that it lives in the substrate.
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From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aquaticjoy@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:11 PM To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AquaticLife] PhProblems New tank
The PH has a lot to due with the increase in population. Water changes help and chemicals to balance the PH. If your tank is overpopulated, it is best to remove fish because levels will continue to be unbalanced and the water is polluted quickly. I like under gravel filters, outside box filters and lots of aeration in my tanks. Using charcoal, plus other substrate for collection
of good bacteria helps.
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