fishfreaknyc
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hey There...
It's been quite a while since I've posted. Have been overseas...
Anyway, I have a 75 gal planted tank. Only a few community fish left (angels, clown loaches, tetras, etc.). I have been gone for quite a while and am returning to my tank and hobby. I originally had a CarboPlus CO2 system but it broke while I was gone. I ordered a new one and it is being sent to me in the mail, however, I checked my pH and it's pretty low. It's at 6.0-6.5. Now I understand that adding CO2 lowers the pH, so I'm concerned that when I reinstall my CarboPlus system, the pH will go even lower and that could adversely affect everything in my tank. What should I do?
Also, my one of my light bulbs burned out, so that's coming in the mail as well. Right now I have about 140watts lighting the tank, but with the bulb on it's way, I'll return to around 200.
Any other advice btw?
Looking forward to getting my tank back in tip top shape.
Thanks!
It's been quite a while since I've posted. Have been overseas...
Anyway, I have a 75 gal planted tank. Only a few community fish left (angels, clown loaches, tetras, etc.). I have been gone for quite a while and am returning to my tank and hobby. I originally had a CarboPlus CO2 system but it broke while I was gone. I ordered a new one and it is being sent to me in the mail, however, I checked my pH and it's pretty low. It's at 6.0-6.5. Now I understand that adding CO2 lowers the pH, so I'm concerned that when I reinstall my CarboPlus system, the pH will go even lower and that could adversely affect everything in my tank. What should I do?
Also, my one of my light bulbs burned out, so that's coming in the mail as well. Right now I have about 140watts lighting the tank, but with the bulb on it's way, I'll return to around 200.
Any other advice btw?
Looking forward to getting my tank back in tip top shape.
Thanks!