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Can anyone tell me why my Aquarium is getting acidic and
staying at 6.0 PH even after numerous water changes ? The
Tap water is at 7.6 Alkaline .I do have lots of Swords that
I am going to split up soon with another tank .
teegan Fish waste is ammonia, which is acidic. If you don't have enough of the bacteria that break it down into harmless waste in your tank, it will build up and eventually kill your fish. Put a 50 50 mix of sand and gravel in the bottom and don't vaccum the tank too often. You'll start growing some invisible little helpers in there. Also, remember: one i...See More
Jul 5, 2008


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