P.H. for Zebras

plecoboy · Post by **plecoboy** » 19 Jul 2003, 05:12

Hello, any ideas on lowering P.H.? I have a 55 gal zebra tank. I have tried to use drops to lower the P.H. but it doesn't seem to help.

Thanx

Mirra · Post by **Mirra** » 19 Jul 2003, 08:11

you can try using peat or switch to a buffer instead of drops

plecoboy · Post by **plecoboy** » 19 Jul 2003, 13:29

Buffer? like tablets? Do they work well? thanx again.

Post by **Silurus** » 19 Jul 2003, 13:44

Peat may be a better idea. Depending on the water you get in your region, its buffering capacity may already be high enough.

plecoboy · Post by **plecoboy** » 19 Jul 2003, 14:05

How do you administer the peat? I've never really seen it for sale in pet stores.

Thanx

Post by **Silurus** » 19 Jul 2003, 14:36

Generally as a filter medium (Hagen offers peat granules as a filter medium for the Fluval filters, although you might be able to find a cheaper method). You can try putting the peat underneath the gravel as well, but it's somewhat messier.

plecoboy · Post by **plecoboy** » 19 Jul 2003, 17:53

Sounds good. Thanx for the info.