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My fish tank has high alkalinity. Is it safe for fish? How to lower?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Female | unspayed

I just got my fish and she isnt in her tank yet but my water test strips says only my alkalinity is high and that my ph and everything else is good is it safe to put her in the tank or how can we lower it

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about your fish. Things depend on the difference between the existing water and the future tank. The wider the range, the more stress. Match temperature also, as that provides the most stress. Good luck.

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