How do you get pH down?
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tatoush
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Hi,
I am new to the board and the world of saltwater aquariums. I purchased a 29 gallon tank and it had been cycling for 4 weeks now. I dont have live rock in the tank as of now. I have 2 pieces of decorative coral, pacific crushed coral on the bottom, a heater and eclipse cover with built in lighting and biowheel filteration. I have 2 clown fish "hekyl" and "jekyl". My ammonia levels have decreased. My nitrite levels are still high, therefore I understand that the tank is still cycling. My pH has been reading 7.8 ever since I started the tank. Could this low reading be due to the acidity of my tap water. Should I read the levels on my tap water? Does anyone recommend any way to make the water more basic. Thanks for your help.
I am new to the board and the world of saltwater aquariums. I purchased a 29 gallon tank and it had been cycling for 4 weeks now. I dont have live rock in the tank as of now. I have 2 pieces of decorative coral, pacific crushed coral on the bottom, a heater and eclipse cover with built in lighting and biowheel filteration. I have 2 clown fish "hekyl" and "jekyl". My ammonia levels have decreased. My nitrite levels are still high, therefore I understand that the tank is still cycling. My pH has been reading 7.8 ever since I started the tank. Could this low reading be due to the acidity of my tap water. Should I read the levels on my tap water? Does anyone recommend any way to make the water more basic. Thanks for your help.
jackdp
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Check the pH of you tap water. Usually my tap H20 is pretty neutral (@7.0) If yours is acidic you may want to look for a better water source. Reverse osmosis or distilled water is preferred but not ABSOLUTELY necessary for fish only tanks. If your tank is still cycling the pH may tend to run a little on the low side anyways. I'd recommend a water change except that won't help if your source water is low pH. Good luck