STOP CHASING pH! Fish Tank pH Tips for Healthy Fish [This Calmed Both the Fish and Me Down!]

Stop Chasing pH! A stable pH is more important than being exactly at a specific pH number. But many fish keepers use additives, "Buffer Up", "Buffer Down", baking soda, etc and can bring about too sudden a shift that can shock their fish. Here is some advice and simple tips to help stop chasing pH and risking a complete tank crash. Please share any thoughts you have on this subject in the comments below. Be a part of "The Convo Gang" because on this channel, "We all learn from each other!" If you're like me and like to always be learning about how to take better care of our fish, how about hitting that sub button and bell? Thanks! Here are some links to products that I've used and recommend: (You get a great deal by using these links and help to support the channel because Amazon gives me a small percentage without it impacting your cost one cent, thanks!) Filters: SunSun 302-B (265 gph): https://amzn.to/2Y6Ylhy SunSun 704-B (525 gph with UV): https://amzn.to/2YFbHjV SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): https://amzn.to/3hCm54W Filter pads for all SunSun filters: https://amzn.to/30Ieg7E Cut your own filter pads: https://amzn.to/2zD6SiP Pinky filter floss: https://amzn.to/30QLNMS SunSun Pre-Filter (goes over intake): https://amzn.to/3fv6aU1 Flexible hose cleaning brush: https://amzn.to/2N5x8p7 SunSun Pre-Filter (In-Line Canister): https://amzn.to/2UQ79WX SunSun Canister O-Ring replacement: https://amzn.to/2BhU7uf SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: https://amzn.to/2N0eoHB Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters: Biohome Ultimate: https://amzn.to/3e8Cs70 MarinePure: https://amzn.to/37z9UB7 CNZ sponge filled bio-balls: https://amzn.to/3e7aitd Pumice stone: https://amzn.to/2Y6vk5t Crushed coral/aragonite: https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results: Seachem Purigen: https://amzn.to/3hCygyG Seachem Matrix Carbon: https://amzn.to/2Y6sOft Mesh bags: https://amzn.to/2AJb4hj Other items: Suggested substrate (aragonite): https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM My favorite LED lights: https://amzn.to/2N0YrRd Inexpensive Powerheads: https://amzn.to/2N5dTMu Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): https://amzn.to/37y8pTT Heaters I use: Eheim: https://amzn.to/3e2PByp Cobalt Neo Therm: https://amzn.to/2N5eFZU API (Black Plastic Shielded): https://amzn.to/3e8HujY Recommended Meds to have on hand: Fritz Maracyn 2: https://amzn.to/2UJRqJ1 API Furan 2: https://amzn.to/2N10iWb API General Cure: https://amzn.to/3ejsFLe Kordon Ick Attack: https://amzn.to/37A2iOF Seachem Metroplex: https://amzn.to/2N5g9TY Seachem Garlic Guard: https://amzn.to/2N3W549 Seachem Focus: https://amzn.to/2Ax8yef Water Treatment Products I Use & Recommend: Seachem Prime: https://amzn.to/37xa1gD Seachem Safe: https://amzn.to/3d7Tscn Seachem Lake Salt: https://amzn.to/30PeQ3A Seachem Pristine: https://amzn.to/3ejvEDq Seachem Clarity: https://amzn.to/2CdDCA4 Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend: Seachem Stability: https://amzn.to/3e2SgYS Fritz Turbo Start: https://amzn.to/3d7UXr1 Dr. Tim's One and Only: https://amzn.to/2CdEFju For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists: For "My Best Fish Keeping Tips" click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... My Top 10 most popular videos of all time: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Did you know that there's a friendly and very helpful group of fish keepers on Facebook? It's called "Ben O'Cichlid" Stop by and ask to join. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions so that the admin approve and let you in (it's how we keep the trolls and bots out!). Also, for behind the scenes pictures and videos follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid" Support your local fish store, join clubs and groups that safeguard the future of our hobby. I'm a member the American Cichlid Association. You can visit them here: cichlid.org Stop by on most Saturdays at 10am (Pacific) for the Cichlids & Coffee live stream. Great people, great topics and I get to answer your questions LIVE! Never forget - YOU ROCK!!!