Going from 7.2 to 7.6 PH

[Shive]

Hi, I finally got some discus but their growout water is 7.2 ph and mine is 7.6 is this going to be a problem? I have them floating right now... My temp is 86*....should I just add some tank water to the bag a little at a time like usual or is there something else I should do?

Thanks
Shive

[mikeos]

equalise the temp and just add them straight to the tank. an increase in Ph may lead to ammonium being converted to ammonia... not good

[DarkDiscus]

But no, the pH change should not be an issue at all for the fish.

John

[GoodMike]

equalize temp. then grab them and plop them in. that is what i did with jeff fish i got, his ph was lower than mine, and all my fish are doing great. I wouldnt slowly add your water, that just gives an increased chance of an ammonia burn from the waste in the bag.

[Shive]

Thanks everyone. I did just what you said! I got the temp equalized and then added them to the tank. I threw the tank water they came in out!

Thanks
Shive