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Ph is 7.2, even though my local water is 8.0. Thats another reason why I took out the driftwood. I thought maybe that was what was bringing the [acronym:e86bc52f27="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:e86bc52f27] down.
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The driftwood helps bring down pH and hardness. Also, as an aquarium ages, the pH lowers.
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The only other chemical I use is Seachem Cichlid lake salt, but I havn't been using it since the green cloudy water has appeared. Do you recommed doing away with that as well?
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Some people really like it, but I personally do not use it with my Africans.
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I've never used nitrite or nitrate testers, although I wouldn't be opposed to going out to my local shop this afternoon to pick one up if you recommend it.
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Definitely pick them up. Nitrite poisoning is just as dangerous as ammonia poisoning (I don't think that's what is going on, but in an emergency, it is a great test to have on hand). The nitrate test will tell us if there is too much nutrients in the water.