pH condition for Gouramis

[GoLdFiSh_GrL]

my pH is at 7.8 right now (alkaline) and I was wondering if this was too high? If so, i'm going to my LFS to buy something to lower the pH... unless anyone has a way of doing it naturally without spending any money???

BTW- my tank currently contains 1 Kissing Gourami and 1 Opaline Gourami

 

[Matt W]

No need to mess with your pH....Just let it stay where it is at and stable....

 

[GoLdFiSh_GrL]

ok i just wanted to know.

 

[Slappy*McFish]

I agree, don't tamper too much with your water's chemistry..It's better to just keep fish that are more suitable for your water. A pH of 7.8 is just fine for most gouramis; but if you absolutely must lower your pH, I would recommend filtering through peat. However, the tannins produced will turn your water a brownish, tea color.

 

[GoLdFiSh_GrL]

alright... I researched that and my pH is perfectly fine for gouramis. Thanks anyway!

 

[dethjam316]

i've kept gouramis with great success from 6.8 to 7.8. they are highly adaptable as long as their conditions are stable.

 

[Slappy*McFish]

You're welcome!

 

[GoLdFiSh_GrL]

Hey Slappy, i saw your tank pix. Prettiful!