I did a 2 high ph tests with my API master kit and the color was pinkish/red. It does not match any of the colors on the high ph chart. Does this mean it is off the chart--higher than 8.8??
The ph from my tap is 7.8. I recently started dosing once a week flourish excel and I added some new plants.
My tank is half open top with lots of aeration (2 air stones and canister spray bar). Since I don't inject co2 the aeration should benefit the tank. Especially since I have goldfish in there.
Can you please help me understand why my PH has gone up?
Also would this be too stressful for the fish when I do weekly 70% pwc since the PH level from my tap is different?
The ph from my tap is 7.8. I recently started dosing once a week flourish excel and I added some new plants.
My tank is half open top with lots of aeration (2 air stones and canister spray bar). Since I don't inject co2 the aeration should benefit the tank. Especially since I have goldfish in there.
Can you please help me understand why my PH has gone up?
Also would this be too stressful for the fish when I do weekly 70% pwc since the PH level from my tap is different?