Ph - Question

[JonZeigler]

I tested the ph levels in my tank the other day.
It was low - around 7.4.
Will the salt increase the levels and what is good practise for ph levels?
I think I have limestone in my tank. I will check with my lfs later.

Thanks.

Back to the routine.

[jonah]

I don't know about salt increasing pH, but crushed coral in your substrate or filter will.

[MalawiMayhem]

Depends what type of salts...

NaCl will not raise pH but GH will increase.

[JonZeigler]

Cool.
Thanks guys and girls.

Back to the routine.

[SGypsyMermaid]

john, take a look at this thread:

http://www.cichlidforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=19

[JonZeigler]

Ok! I purchased some crushed coral, but I am concern about the about of volume of water that will be left in the tank after I mix the coral with the white gravel. Somewhere I read that I could put the coral in my filter. I have two bio-wheels as filters and that is all.
I need to increase at least .8.
Suggestions

[MalawiMayhem]

You can place the coral in a stocking and place it inside the filters.

[SGypsyMermaid]

or you could remove some or all of the white gravel and replace it with the crushed coral.