mandy2936
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Hi!
I set up my 20 gallon tank and then went on vacation. While I was away it had been cycling for 10 days. Today I got back and tested the water. I was using strips and I realize that they aren't as accurate but that's all I have for now. (I'll try to get something else soon)
Anyway, my pH tested 6.5-7.0
I'm putting Male Guppies, Neon Tetras, and Julii Cories in the tank.
1. I know that a steady pH is the best pH, but if I'm not mistaken these fish prefer a pH around 7.5?
2. If I don't raise my pH, will my current levels be okay?
3. How can I make sure to keep the pH steady?
Incase it matters, here are my other readings:
Nitrite- around 0
Nitrate- around 0
Total Hardness- 75-150
Total Alkalinity- Ideal (around 180)
Again, these results are vague, but as I said earlier, I'll try to get a more accurate testing kit asap.
It does not test for Ammonia.
Thanks for the help!!
Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention: Just to be clear, there are no fish in the tank yet. I'm doing a fishless cycle.
(Sorry if you've seen this question twice, I had to repost it here as I put it in the Saltwater section by mistake.)
I set up my 20 gallon tank and then went on vacation. While I was away it had been cycling for 10 days. Today I got back and tested the water. I was using strips and I realize that they aren't as accurate but that's all I have for now. (I'll try to get something else soon)
Anyway, my pH tested 6.5-7.0
I'm putting Male Guppies, Neon Tetras, and Julii Cories in the tank.
1. I know that a steady pH is the best pH, but if I'm not mistaken these fish prefer a pH around 7.5?
2. If I don't raise my pH, will my current levels be okay?
3. How can I make sure to keep the pH steady?
Incase it matters, here are my other readings:
Nitrite- around 0
Nitrate- around 0
Total Hardness- 75-150
Total Alkalinity- Ideal (around 180)
Again, these results are vague, but as I said earlier, I'll try to get a more accurate testing kit asap.
It does not test for Ammonia.
Thanks for the help!!
Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention: Just to be clear, there are no fish in the tank yet. I'm doing a fishless cycle.
(Sorry if you've seen this question twice, I had to repost it here as I put it in the Saltwater section by mistake.)