Just about done cycling a new tank. My Salifert KH test kit shows me a reading of
.6 dkh. I've adjusted CO2 to about 3 bubbles per sec to achieve a PH reading of
5.8-5.9 (pinpoint monitor) which according to Chuck Gadd, gives me a CO2 level between 20 and 30 ppm. Is this PH too low for average community fish? KH reading from tap water is 1dkh. Which parameter should I be focusing on-KH or CO2? My gut feeling is to leave things alone since plants are growing like mad. Just not sure if I should try to raise KH in order to raise PH. Trying to get an understanding of this relationship. Appreciate any help.
.6 dkh. I've adjusted CO2 to about 3 bubbles per sec to achieve a PH reading of
5.8-5.9 (pinpoint monitor) which according to Chuck Gadd, gives me a CO2 level between 20 and 30 ppm. Is this PH too low for average community fish? KH reading from tap water is 1dkh. Which parameter should I be focusing on-KH or CO2? My gut feeling is to leave things alone since plants are growing like mad. Just not sure if I should try to raise KH in order to raise PH. Trying to get an understanding of this relationship. Appreciate any help.