How to Correct PH Levels in a Salt Water Aquarium
Having a salt-water fish tank can be very rewarding. Along with the rewards, there can be many challenges such as correcting the pH (power of Hydrogen) that can cause unstable water and stress out fish. pH levels should be between 7.6 and 8.4 for a basic tank. Check with a pet store to find out the ideal level for your tank, which will depend on what type of fish and any other marine life you have.
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How to Correct pH Levels in a Salt-Water Tank
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Test the water in your tank to determine you pH level using an aquarium water test kit, which can be purchased at any pet store and many department stores such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target stores.
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Change out half the water by removing a pitcher at a time or by using a siphon hose until approximately half the water in the tank has been removed. Clean the tank lid, glass, filters and any pumps and hoses at this time.
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Combine water and salt mix (available at any pet store) together before adding to the water in the tank.
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Add mixture to the tank once the water temperature and salt content are equal to the water in the tank.
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Tips & Warnings
Water temperature should be checked daily. • Change out 10 percent of the water every other week. • Test the pH level every two weeks (as well as other levels) using an aquarium water test kit.
Always mix water and salt before adding to tank. • Make sure mixture's temperature and salt level are equal or very near the same as current tank conditions.
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1/2 at a time seems like a lot to change at a time for salt water. I would do 1/3 but that's just me... great article by the way.
