How can I lower PH? Preferably without chemicals.
My tap is ~8.0, would like 7.0-7.2 (but 7.5 is < 8.0) community tank.
I've read about RO/DI, kinda pricey. If I understand correctly, RO is filtration and DI actually breaks ionic bonds, softening the water and allowing the PH to lower. Gets pretty complicated with GH/PH. Regarding PH, would a less expensive DI filter help me? Such as this:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... catid=4484
I've also read about the use of wood, peat and oak leave? How affective is this, and how controllable/stable would it be?
My tap is ~8.0, would like 7.0-7.2 (but 7.5 is < 8.0) community tank.
I've read about RO/DI, kinda pricey. If I understand correctly, RO is filtration and DI actually breaks ionic bonds, softening the water and allowing the PH to lower. Gets pretty complicated with GH/PH. Regarding PH, would a less expensive DI filter help me? Such as this:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... catid=4484
I've also read about the use of wood, peat and oak leave? How affective is this, and how controllable/stable would it be?