Stylix1981
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have started a new tank and i am ready to start the process of cycling.
My tank is fully setup with working filter, heater and lights but i have only put in gravel and a few large pebbles so far, i didnt want to put live plants in incase my water was not suitable.
My tap water is testing 0 on gh and kh and low for ph (i would say below 6.4), i am currently using testing strips as i didnt have the funds for the api master kit straight away.
After reading lots of articles i have come to the conclusion that my water is in no way suitable for fish or plants currently but i am at a loss on the next steps to take. I have read that introducing crushed coral will increase water hardness and ph but if there is none in my water supply how do i maintain the parameters long term?
My tank is fully setup with working filter, heater and lights but i have only put in gravel and a few large pebbles so far, i didnt want to put live plants in incase my water was not suitable.
My tap water is testing 0 on gh and kh and low for ph (i would say below 6.4), i am currently using testing strips as i didnt have the funds for the api master kit straight away.
After reading lots of articles i have come to the conclusion that my water is in no way suitable for fish or plants currently but i am at a loss on the next steps to take. I have read that introducing crushed coral will increase water hardness and ph but if there is none in my water supply how do i maintain the parameters long term?