A good pH level?

Hi Christina, I think 7.5 sounds good - thats neutral and according to my water testing kit the ideal is 7.2 to 7.6. I also think that its better to have the water a little acidic (lower on the pH scale) than basic. I bet others who know more than I do can chime in with more info,
Heather
 
Of all the water parameters for aquariums, pH seems to be the one that people worry about most. It's really not as important as people think though.

There hasn't been a lot of research on the pH needs of amphibians, but they seem to readily adapt to a wide variety of values. As long as their pH doesn't shift quickly they should be fine and not have any problems.

A pH of 7.5 sounds just fine. It is slightly basic but that also means the water is probably buffered, which is a good thing. If you have buffered water it is harder to change the pH.

If I remember correctly, Jennifer has been breeding and keeping newts at a pH of 8. I personally have kept my newts for two years at a pH of 8.3. I live above a limestone aquifer so I have very hard alkaline water.

In summary, your pH is fine. It is far more important to pay attention to Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels in your aquarium.
 
Thanks so much, my ammonia and nitrites are zero, so everything seems good.
 
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