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Pearlgirl · 10-24-2005, 08:22 PM

All I really have are some plastic plants designed for aquarium use, and regular colored aquarium rocks. I also have 2 pink quartz rocks in there. That's it really. I don't really understand why the [acronym:61389f9128="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:61389f9128] goes up either.

Menagerie · 10-25-2005, 02:09 PM

The pH of the tap looks great--you can have numerous fish in there. The pH of the tank is odd. Is the hardness different between the tank and tap?

Pearlgirl · 10-25-2005, 02:33 PM

Yes there is a difference. I am testing each and every thing that is in there to see if of my additions might be causing the problem. I haven't had enough time to check everything yet. I hope to know by Thursday.

Pearlgirl · 10-25-2005, 02:52 PM

Eurka I have found the problem. The pink quartz rock that I have in the tank is leaching alkaline. I will need to drain the tank and start over again.

This time, no pink rock,

rich311k · 10-25-2005, 02:55 PM

No take them out, and do partial water changes everyday. It will come down gradually that way.

Menagerie · 10-28-2005, 06:52 PM

I agree with Rich, don't tear down the whole tank!

10-25-2005, 02:09 PM	#12
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	The pH of the tap looks great--you can have numerous fish in there. The pH of the tank is odd. Is the hardness different between the tank and tap? __________________

10-28-2005, 06:52 PM	#16
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	I agree with Rich, don't tear down the whole tank! __________________

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10-24-2005, 08:22 PM	#11
Pearlgirl Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 25	All I really have are some plastic plants designed for aquarium use, and regular colored aquarium rocks. I also have 2 pink quartz rocks in there. That's it really. I don't really understand why the [acronym:61389f9128="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:61389f9128] goes up either.

10-25-2005, 02:33 PM	#13
Pearlgirl Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 25	Yes there is a difference. I am testing each and every thing that is in there to see if of my additions might be causing the problem. I haven't had enough time to check everything yet. I hope to know by Thursday.

10-25-2005, 02:52 PM	#14
Pearlgirl Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 25	Eurka I have found the problem. The pink quartz rock that I have in the tank is leaching alkaline. I will need to drain the tank and start over again. This time, no pink rock,

10-25-2005, 02:55 PM	#15
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	No take them out, and do partial water changes everyday. It will come down gradually that way.