How to Raise PH

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Good News, My tank has finished cycling
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Over the time it was cycling, I added into the tank the waste from my Axolotls who were being housed in containers and buckets. Problem is that my PH is low, which I am guessing this was caused from the plants?

I'm having a bit of trouble trying to understand how to raise the PH so if anyone can explain it to me, it would help me greatly. Can I just add in Table Salt or will I have to buy aquarium salts?

My PH is currently 6.8 but according to the link following that is expectable, but 7 of course is better.

http://axolotls.org/requirements.htm#pH

Will follow shortly with pictures of my Axolotls in their new tank
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Limestone! or sea shells. The calcium carbonate in these will slowly dissolve and raise your pH.
 
Ah! Thanks Joan so much! I have so many shells from the Oregon coast and they will work perfectly
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Thanks again!
 
I find that putting crushed coral in your filter works great.

It helps improve water hardness and also provides a great medium for your beneficial bacteria to grow.

If your water isn't very hard you will notice that the plants will swing the PH about a bit over the course of the day (it will drop overnight and reach a high just before dark)
 
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