MikeG747
Member
Hi,
I am trying to work out what a sensible pH profile change is so that I can maintain optimal CO2 levels in the tank. I have a drop checker in the tank, but telling the difference between shades of green is challenging.
To start with my tank pH is currently around 5.5 (without CO2), my tap water has a pH of around 7.4 and GH of around 9. The tank pH is so low due to ADA malaya and africana substrate in the tank.
I know that pH is a logarithmic scale so I am guessing that a drop of 1 pH point would be rather extreme.
So what kind of drop should I be looking for to maintain ~30ppm CO2?
Thanks
Mike
I am trying to work out what a sensible pH profile change is so that I can maintain optimal CO2 levels in the tank. I have a drop checker in the tank, but telling the difference between shades of green is challenging.
To start with my tank pH is currently around 5.5 (without CO2), my tap water has a pH of around 7.4 and GH of around 9. The tank pH is so low due to ADA malaya and africana substrate in the tank.
I know that pH is a logarithmic scale so I am guessing that a drop of 1 pH point would be rather extreme.
So what kind of drop should I be looking for to maintain ~30ppm CO2?
Thanks
Mike