shadylady23
Aquarium Advice Activist
My API test kit does not include any hardness tests. I have no idea what my levels are at, however I think I need to adjust it. My ph dropped from 7.2 to 7.0 in two days. Now correct me if I'm wrong but I believe I need to increase my hardness (maybe KH?) to prevent this type of swing. I do not understand the difference between GH and KH, so I don't know if I should monitor both, or if one is more important over the other. What's the best way to increase this without harming anything? Please help me, I don't want things to get bad in my tank. My current numbers are: Ph 7.0, 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, 10 Nitrates. I have 4 guppies, 4 platies, 6 corycats, 2 honey gouramis, and 2 baby comet goldfish. I would like to keep my ph stable at 7.2, (unless that's not a good number, I keep finding contradicting numbers online based on my fish)
I will be getting a kit, however I think I have to order one online. In the meantime, what should I do?
Thanks in advance for any info!!!
I will be getting a kit, however I think I have to order one online. In the meantime, what should I do?
Thanks in advance for any info!!!