mimler
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Set up a new 29 gal tank a few weeks ago. Have one 4" Geophasus, 5 Harlequins and 2 small catfish (type unknown) and running a Fluval 205. PH of water out of faucet is 7.6 to 8. PH in tank 7.6-7.8. Can't get the PH to lower. Tried a water softner bag but PH the same. Just put in Fluval peat granuels to see if that might help. Also getting ammonia readings from .25 to .50. Tried an ammonia bag for a week in my Fluval but can't get the ammonia to lower. Have done several water changes but still getting the same readings. My freshwater master test kit is probably 4+ yrs old. Could it be giving false readings or am I doing something wrong?