What pH levels are normal for my aquarium?

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What pH levels are normal for my aquarium?

Typically fresh water is neutral or slightly alkaline. Soft water with all the different alkaline components, be it calcium and minor or major traces, is a lot more alkaline. Fresh water typically is between 7.0 and 7.8 and saltwater between 8.1 and 8.3.

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