PH Testing

[molly100a]

I have been using the API Master Test Kit. do I need to do a ph high test if my ph is at 7.6. whent testing the ph high i ge a reading o 7.8

5/235/245/255/265/275/285/29PH777.27.67.67.27.6PH HIGH 7.87.87.87.87.8AMMO00000.2500NITRITE0000000NITRATE2-45.005.005.005.000-5.05.00 W/C 20% W/C 50%

 

[Mr. Limpet]

I'd suggest using the high range pH test unless your pH hovers around mid 6's. The high range goes down to 7.4 so I find it's a better test when your pH hovers in the low/mid 7's.

 

[molly100a]

Thanks Limpet, also im using a eheim 2217 without the carbon pad. the filter has been running since 5/15. is it necessary to add the carbon

 

[Mr. Limpet]

I'm not a fan of carbon, but some do like to use it. If you have plants, be aware that carbon does remove trace elements from the water, so that's something to consider. If you want to polish the water, I'd suggest using poly-fil.

Here's a link to a profile (of sorts) that I did on carbon:

Fluval 405 media? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community

Here's a link about poly-fil:

Cool Tools: Share Your Aquatic/Non-Aquatic finds with AA - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community