Ok, just added two more fish as I was told I need more bioload

[piao liang yu]

As I have stated, I got my tank up and running Saturday night and added driftwood and plants from established tanks that night. Well, yesterday I added three guppies with the tetra safestart. I was then told I need additional fish for extra bioload to complement the safestart so I just added two red wag platies. One of them is missing though. Went and hid and has not come out.

I just tested the water, Ammonia is 0, Nitrite is 0, Nitrate is 0 and PH is 7.8.

Any thoughts on why I do not have any Nitrate? Also, 7.8 PH is on the high of acceptable. I know in the pool industry we put acid in the water to lower the PH, but what is the safest way to lower the PH in aquarium?

I have about 10 plants. Anubias and Java ferns. very little java moss.

 

[Scottyhorse]

DW, IAL, and Peatmoss all lower PH.

 

[piao liang yu]

DW, IAL, and Peatmoss all lower PH.

DW = driftwood I assume
IAL???
And is it normal to not have any nitrate level at this point?
forgive my ignorance.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Sorry, IAL = Indian Almond Leaves.

Sorry I don't know about the nitrates.

 

[piao liang yu]

Upon googling it appears i do not have nitrates because my tank is too clean. Not enough fish?

 

[Hholly]

You just have to give it time. Have a look at this.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/fish-in-cycling-step-over-into-the-dark-side-176446.html