Recent content by meelah

Sorry for the delayed response, my pops went into the hospital last week, so I've been up there quite a bit...But anyhow... I tested the kH of the tap water, and I'd have to say it's between 2 and 3 dkH (the water changed slightly at 2, but big time at 3). I have been changing the water on a...

Yes, the ammonia and nitrite are at zero. The nitrates are under 20 (but not zero). Ok. So I just tested the kH of the water, and it is at 1 degree dkH. What I do not understand (the kit was not very clear) is whether or not this means my water is hard or soft. Can you help me out on this? Btw...

Ok, I went to my fish store earlier today and got a kH kit. I will let you know the results after I eat ;)

The tank spiked (cycled) about three months ago. Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia all test at normal levels at this point. Only the pH is being nasty. I do not know the kH of the tap water; can you let me know where I can find a kH test kit (and actually what it is for)? I already perform regular...

Would I need to use a few to get the pH at the proper level, or would it raise the pH from what it is now to about 7? I just don't want to put the fish thru a pH shock. Thanks so much for your quick reply, btw :)

:? I have recently moved from CA to VA, and am suddenly having a very hard time keeping my pH between 6.8 and 7.0. Unfortunately, my pH seems to be sitting at under 6.0. I attempted to raise my pH with some chems, only to find that the pH went right back to under 6.0 the next day. My fishies are...