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What is pH?

Keep the pH of your tank's water stable.

Rapid pH changes stress fish. Tank water has a natural tendency to become acidic due to the production of nitric acid (nitrates) from the nitrogen cycle. Keeping pH stable requires having adequate ``buffering''. If your water is soft, you may need to add buffering agents. All of these products are readily available in your local pet stores.

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