Posted by PHSplendens on March 16, 2003 at 14:48:04:
In Reply to: Water Questions posted by justin_19 on March 15, 2003 at 15:08:21:
:Im pretty new to this subject and am considering getting an aquarium soon, but I'm still resurching here. I would like to know what the pH etc. of the water should be, is tap water alright, what would be needed to 'fix' it if it isnt, or would filtered water be better (the kind you can purchase for drinking)
:this would just be for a regular freshwater aquarium.
:Any help would be appreciated
:Justin
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There is no right or wrong when it comes to pH. Most fish can adapt to a wide range, and about the only time pH would come into play is if you planned on breeding. If the fish you buy are kept in a different pH than what you have then you will need to acclimate them over a period of time before adding them to your tank. You can do this by taking small amounts of water from the bag they come in and adding the same amount of water from your tank to the bag.
Tap water is fine to use and generally the preferred choice. However, tap water also has chemicals like chlorine or chloramine added to make it drinking safe. This can be removed with a tap water conditioner that you can find at your LFS.
PHSplendens
