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Check out my fully sourced blog post on lowering your aquarium pH level here - https://glassboxdiaries.com/lower-aqu... 🐠🦐🐟 I’m often asked which fish-keeping accessories I use, and why I choose those products. So, I’ve written an article that walks through the lights, filters, heaters, and food I use to help people figure out what can work best for their tanks. - https://glassboxdiaries.com/aquarium-... 🐟🦐🐠 MY YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS 🐟 Walstad Method Aquariums -    • Walstad Method Dangers To Avoid When Build...   🐡 Care Guides -    • Guppy Care Guide - Tank Setup, Water Param...   🌿 Aquarium Plants -    • The Best Cold Water Aquarium Plants For Un...   🦐 Shrimp Keeping -    • A Reality Check On Breeding Shrimp For Pro...   How To Easily Lower Aquarium pH Levels For Thriving Soft Water Fish And Shrimp Species! Struggling with high pH in your aquarium? In today’s video, I’ll walk you through several natural and practical ways to lower aquarium pH, especially if you're working with hard, alkaline tap water. Whether you're keeping delicate soft water fish or just want a better understanding of how to manage water chemistry in your fish tank, this guide will help you find a method that suits your setup and goals. One of the most popular ways to manage pH is by using aquasoil. Aquasoil works by releasing hydrogen ions, which helps lower pH over time. It's a particularly good option if you're planning a new tank and want to start with lower pH from the beginning. I’ve personally used Fluval Stratum due to its affordability and availability, but it tends to lose its buffering capacity quicker than premium brands like ADA aquasoil. For long-term success, especially with sensitive species like fancy Caridina shrimp, a setup with an undergravel filter box and high-quality aquasoil can be a game-changer. Driftwood is another excellent, long-lasting method. It releases tannins—compounds that naturally reduce pH by reacting with bicarbonates in the water. Not all driftwood is equally effective, but bogwood, mopani, and mangrove wood are known for their strong tannin output. The tannins also give your aquarium water a warm brown tint, which some aquarists love for a natural blackwater look. If you're trying to achieve a softer, more acidic environment, especially for shrimp or blackwater fish, driftwood is a simple and beautiful solution. If you want something smaller-scale, botanicals like Indian almond leaves, alder cones, and seed pods are a great choice. These work just like driftwood by releasing tannins but on a much smaller scale, making them ideal for nano tanks or fine-tuning the pH in a shrimp jar. Just remember—they break down over time, especially if you’ve got snails or shrimp that love to nibble on them. Their limited size means their impact is best felt in tanks that already have low KH levels. Sometimes, the most effective way to lower pH is by removing things that are increasing it. Hardscape materials like Seiryu Stone, crushed coral, and aragonite substrates slowly release minerals into the water, raising both hardness and pH. If your tank is packed with pH-raising rocks, even the best aquasoil won’t be enough to counteract it. I’ve tried combining aquasoil and Seiryu Stone in the same tank, and the stone always wins the pH battle. For long-term pH control, especially in planted or shrimp-focused aquariums, it's worth avoiding limestone-based materials entirely. There are also chemical pH reducers like API’s pH Down. While these can work in a pinch, they should be used cautiously. It’s easy to cause dramatic pH swings, which can stress or even kill your fish. If you do go this route, dose slowly and test frequently. That said, I always recommend trying natural methods first—chemical fixes should be your last resort, not your starting point. While I haven’t personally tried them, I also want to mention a few other options: peat moss, RO (Reverse Osmosis) water, and CO₂ injection. Peat works similarly to driftwood and botanicals by releasing tannins. RO water gives you total control over your tank’s mineral content and pH once you remineralize it. It’s a go-to choice for serious shrimp breeders and soft water fish enthusiasts but requires more effort and gear. As for CO₂ injection, it’s well-documented that increasing dissolved CO₂ will lower pH, though it’s most commonly used in planted aquariums and requires a more advanced setup. #aquarium #fishtank #tropicalfish TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Method 1 To Lower Aquarium pH Levels 02:24 - Method 2 To Lower Aquarium pH Levels 04:23 - Method 3 To Lower Aquarium pH Levels 05:36 - Method 4 To Lower Aquarium pH Levels 07:21 - Method 5 To Lower Aquarium pH Levels 08:10 - Other Methods To Lower Aquarium pH Levels