Things You'll Need
- Bog wood
- Peat balls
- Alder cones
Instructions
Place a piece of bog wood in your turtle tank. Bog wood is one of the most natural solutions for lowering the pH level in your tank. Simply place your piece of bog wood into the water of your tank. Bog wood can sometimes stain your water a brownish color, however, if you have a carbon filter, this usually removes any stained appearance.
Gently squeeze a peat ball, using your hands, in the water of the tank. Peat balls are a cheap and efficient method of lowering the pH level in your tank. You can leave your peat ball inside the tank and reuse it for several months.
Place one alder cone, per gallon of water, into your turtle tank. This is another simple, natural method of bringing the pH level in your tank down. Another easy, organic method is placing an almond leaf in your tank.