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new set up ph help
By: williamjohnsone92 Date: February 11, 2015, 5:33 pm
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hello i am just new and cycling my first tank i am on week 1 i
have tested my water and my ph is low i want to no how would i
raise it because it has not changed a tall since i started the
cycle
it be a freshwater aquarium
NO3 = 0
NO2 = 0
GH = 4
KH = 3
pH =6.4 i would like it more around the 7.0
cl2 = 0
my test kit doesn't have ammonia test i it
am using the tetra test 6 in 1
oh another question would any of you recommend the API
Freshwater Master Test Kit and how long does it last or is there
something else better
54 letre tank i thought i would add this in
thank you very much in advance :)
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Re: new set up ph help
By: GaryJewett Date: February 12, 2015, 9:44 am
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I would add a tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate and let it mix a
couple hours and test ph
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Re: new set up ph help
By: PaulMartin61 Date: February 12, 2015, 6:16 pm
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Hi William and welcome to the forums.
To answer your second question first, Yes.. the API Master Test
Kit (or similar product) should be in every aquarium owner
cabinet. Much better accuracy than the 'dipping sticks'. Like
any 'kit' it's going to depend on how many times your testing
your tank.
Since your just starting your cycling process, I wouldn't worry
about your PH just yet.
First establish what your PH is coming from your source. (sink,
garden hose, etc.)
Do you have a friend with a swimming pool? Have them stop by
and bring their pool test kit and check your PH for you.
If your tanks been up for a week, have you done your first water
change yet? This water change can bump your PH back to where
you want it to be, assuming you're water source is providing the
higher PH. I'd change about 20% or more.
To raise your PH, I'd add some crushed corals to your filter.
You can use sodium bicarbonate as Gary suggested, however only
use a teaspoon (I'm sure that's what he meant). One teaspoon
per 10 or so gallons(50 liters). Dilute it in aquarium water
separately, once dissolved you can add it to your tank.
Give it 20 minutes or so and test your PH levels. If necessary,
you can do it again.
Best of luck,
Paul
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Re: new set up ph help
By: TexMex Date: February 15, 2015, 3:29 pm
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I recommend use Baking Soda, I use 3/4 tsp for every 10 gallons.
Using Baking soda is a lot cheaper then by the PH buffers. Big
box of baking soda costs about 2 dollars.
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