The addition of wood such as bogwood will help to buffer the pH to a lower value naturally. ... Stir the water after each new treatment and wait one hour before taking a new pH reading.

Does driftwood permanently lower pH?

Adding some natural Driftwood to your aquarium will safely lower its pH levels. Like Peat Moss, driftwood will release tannins into your tank's water, reducing the pH. ... Driftwood sold for reptiles may look fantastic for your tank, but it could contain chemicals which are harmful to your fish.

Does Cholla lower pH?

Cholla Wood is a fantastic and natural way to lower and buffer pH. This is the only kind of driftwood used by Aquatic Arts for all of our low-pH tanks, including some of our dwarf shrimp tanks. ... The wood pieces may take up to one to two days to sink to the bottom of your tank.