PH SHIFT

[alexfl73]

Hello All,I have an established 60G with my current discus stock.* I setup a new 150G home which has been running and cycling (with rummynoses) for about 4 months now.* I am ready to transition my discus to the 150G, but im having a PH issue.* The established discus tank always maintains a PH of about 6.0 (Naturally- no chems). Even when doing water changes, (my local water has a PH out of the tap of about 7.3- 7.5), raises a bit for a few hours and then goes right back down to 6.0.* (no problem for my discus, they thrive in it)My problem now becomes the 150G that maintains the PH at 7.2 all the time.* I concern if I will stress the discus by putting them in the higher PH.* However, until i bring up the stock in the 150 I dont foresee the PH decreasing.Ay ideas??, Suggestions??

[Tropical Haven]

Let the PH stay at 7.2 in the big tank, this will not hurt your discus at all. It is always safer for a discus to go into a higher PH than a lower PH.

[1Chuck9669]

Hi Alex,

I was having the same problem with my 125g. My problem stemmed from refilling the tank after a WC with water straight out of the tap. Like yours, the pH would rise to around 7.2 and then dive down to 6.0. Once I started using aged water to complete the WC the problem went away. Now my pH levels stay around 7.4. Good Luck.

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[alexfl73]

Well...update...I put all the Discus in the 150G...and they all seem to be doing fine. I was concerned with one that jumped out of the 60G as I was trying to net him out. Took a nasty fall, but even he seems adjusted and happy in his new home. They are all a little shy, but Im expecting that for a few days. Ill keep everyone posted.

[Tropical Haven]

Glad to hear that everyone is doing fine.

[alexfl73]

so far so good..thanks for the advice!