Things You'll Need
- Handful of crushed coral
- Handful of peat chips
- Mesh nylon bag
- Rubber band
Instructions
Balancing pH Naturally
Fill the mesh bag with either the handful of peat chips or the handful of crushed coral, depending on how you wish to alter the pH. Crushed coral will help raise pH, while peat chips will help lower it.
Tie the bag shut, using the rubber band so no chunks of the peat or coral can escape.
Rinse the bag under cold water. This will help eliminate any excess dust or debris that may cloud your aquarium water.
Place the bag of chips or coral within your filter, preferably squeezed next to the filter cartridge so that water can run through it.