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tangentjohn
08-18-2008, 10:40 PM
:huh:
New to the forums. Getting ready to add more light to my 55gal tank so I can grow plants (better). I've been setup since Feb and have a comfortable comunity tank. My pH is a problem (7.9>8.0), but the fish all do OK. I don't know how pH is gonna effect my plant choices, but I really cant modify it without going to an RO system. I'm not sure I'm interested enough to do that. I do however, have a CO2 system installed and operating. If the pH can be tolerated I'm hopeing to ad light and improve my substrate. Right now I have only about 60 watts ot T8 lights and 50oz of laterite added to my gravel. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Especially comments concerning the pH and plant growing.

Blueiz
08-18-2008, 11:32 PM
Welcome to AC! Your ph should be fine..

krytan
08-19-2008, 1:46 AM
Hello, :welcome: to AC. i agree your ph will be fine as it is.

Mgamer20o0
08-19-2008, 3:14 AM
Welcome to AC.

Reefscape
08-19-2008, 3:56 AM
Hi there and welcome to AC!

Rbishop
08-19-2008, 4:48 AM
Welcome to AC!

msjinkzd
08-19-2008, 8:57 AM
Hi, welcome to AC! That is the same ph as my source water and I have about 15 lowlight planted tanks going with no issues. You also have perfect water for apple snails ;) Had to say it! Hope you enjoy the site!

jpappy789
08-19-2008, 9:58 AM
welcome!

H3D
08-19-2008, 11:28 AM
Welcome to AC! :woot:

jm1212
08-19-2008, 11:35 AM
Welcome to AC!

Hooked Newbie
08-19-2008, 12:39 PM
:welcome: to AC!

Hurley
08-19-2008, 1:07 PM
Welcome to the board! I agree your ph will be fine but as an FYI, Co2 will lower your pH a bit.

stezatois
08-19-2008, 2:12 PM
Hi, welcome to AC! That is the same ph as my source water and I have about 15 lowlight planted tanks going with no issues. You also have perfect water for apple snails ;) Had to say it! Hope you enjoy the site!

Oh my lol. Msjinkd will have you an apple snail convert soon :) She did me lol. And i love them :D

Welcome to AC

almo75
08-19-2008, 6:11 PM
:welcome:

Horchata
08-19-2008, 6:12 PM
yo man :welcome: to AC

Lupin
08-20-2008, 4:57 AM
:welcome: to AC!