pH question

[Yhs123]

pH: 7.0 -7.2

High range pH: 7.4

Ammonia: 0ppm

Nitrite: 0ppm

Nitrate: 5.0ppm

Is pH good? If not, how can I fix it?

 

[wolfen]

when reading ph you use the the standard ph test, the test range is 6 - 7.6 if the test indicates 7.6 then a high ph test is done which has a test range of 7.4-8.8, the two tests combined give a test range of 6-8.8, because your result for the first test was 7 there is no need to perform a high test.
as to your ph ideally the ph should be 7.4-7.6 and at ph 7 and lower the biological filtration can start to struggle to remove/convert ammonia and nitrites, a low ph can also be a sign of low kh, use bicarbonate of soda to slowly increase the ph to 7.4-7.6, it might be a good idea to test kh gh as the water may require more salts/minerals to keep your axolotl healthy and happy.
info on levels.. Water Quality Explained: How It Can Affect Your Axolotl's Health - WSAVA 2015 Congress - VIN
info on water conditions.. Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity

 

[Yhs123]

when reading ph you use the the standard ph test, the test range is 6 - 7.6 if the test indicates 7.6 then a high ph test is done which has a test range of 7.4-8.8, the two tests combined give a test range of 6-8.8, because your result for the first test was 7 there is no need to perform a high test.
as to your ph ideally the ph should be 7.4-7.6 and at ph 7 and lower the biological filtration can start to struggle to remove/convert ammonia and nitrites, a low ph can also be a sign of low kh, use bicarbonate of soda to slowly increase the ph to 7.4-7.6, it might be a good idea to test kh gh as the water may require more salts/minerals to keep your axolotl healthy and happy.
info on levels.. Water Quality Explained: How It Can Affect Your Axolotl's Health - WSAVA 2015 Congress - VIN
info on water conditions.. Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity

Thank you for your help! Is there a specific amount of bicarbonate of soda that I should use?

 

[Yhs123]

Thank you for your help! Is there a specific amount of bicarbonate of soda that I should use?

Also, is it okay to ad the bicarbonate of soda with my axolotl in the tank or should I put her in a tub?

 

[wolfen]

adding to the tank whilst your axolotl is in it is fine but bring the ph up slowly so as not to cause stress.