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    Lowering Ph - At what rate

    Recently added my 1st wild to the community tank. I use a pH controller & before the wild, held it steady at 6.5. I've lowered it now to 6.2. I'd like to take it lower for the wild, but without shocking the others. Can I lower it by a point a day, or would every 2nd day be better?

    Thanks for any advice.
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    you can lower up to a point a day but over two days would be better

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    Thanks german. The controller is only adjustable by a point at a time, so every 2nd day, 'll move it down a point. What would be a good target?
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    something between 5.8 and 6.2 would be great

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    Thanks german. I'm already close to target then. Controller currently showing 6.2. Does colour improve for the wilds with the lower pH? Will I notice any benefits, or is it just that within themselves they're more comfortable?
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