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    Feb 21, 2010, 02:13 PM
    What should the ph be in my fish tank
    I have a test tube kit that test ph. It comes back blue and purple in the high range ph test, with is between 8.0 ph and 8.2 ph. I have a bubble bar and water is clear how do I fix this problem?

    Thank you
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    Feb 21, 2010, 02:15 PM

    I can't remember the number but I do know that the ph test kit should bring back a greenish color, definitely not blue, that is too alkaline.

    You can buy PH reducing powder from pet stores.
    Just follow the instructions on the container (adjust ph back slowly)
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    Feb 21, 2010, 07:07 PM

    Normal PH 7.0. Get chemicals to increase and decrease the PH.

    Sodium Bicarbonate, Baking soda, is one of them. I believe the other is Sodium Bi-phosphate. Forget which does what.
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