Originally Posted by mockingbird131313

Different people have different favorite solutions to this problem. Try this idea: get a jug of plain white vinegar. Drop a couple capfuls into your water. Circulate the system, and repeat the process, till it comes down to about 6 ph. Other simple additives (like lemon juice) may not work very well for several reasons. White vinegar in low doses seems OK to me.
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