PVC Question

[sato]

I am using PVC to create a base structure in my tank and when I had the water tested the PH was at about 7.9. I was wondering if the PVC could be causing the low PH?
I have about 15lbs of LR and 50-60lbs LS and the tank is just starting to cycle(still hasnt broken the Ammonia into Nitrite or Nitrate).

 

[wwfstyle]

Your tank is going to have some crazy off the wall readings for like the 1st 3-4 weeks or longer. So I wouldn't worrie to much about the difference in the PH till it is closer to the end of your cycle.

 

[sato]

Cool, I didnt think it would be a problem but this is my first time with a PVC rack system and didnt know if it had side effects that I didnt know about.

 

[wwfstyle]

I got over 5' of PVC in my 75 gal set up.

 

[me-n-my-fish]

You will drive your self crazy trying to control your ph during your cycle. I would only worry about the "Big 3" right now.
ammonia, nitrIte, nitrAte
once your cycle is over, to a huge water change, and then go from there.
hth
btw, LOTS of pvc in my tank. no problems. Crazy ph reading is more than likly do to your cycle.

 

[acekjd83]

PVC is an inert polymer material that will not alter your pH, unless you happen to light it on fire and then put it in your tank...