i have quick dip strips and i used them on my 29 gallon freshwater tank and my ph is high (i put in 3 fuzz ph tabs) and my hardness and alkalinity is high... i dont know how to lower my hardness and alkalinity... i would like the cheapest ways =p
Hardness and Alkalinity TOO HIGH
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Get API test kit and retest. Test strips are not always accurate. Why are you altering your water chemistry?
having a accurate reading is very helpful...... why do you think its too high? what did the strips tell you?
First things first.
what is your tap water ph and what is your desired ph?
You can cut tap water with RO to get the correct ph that you are looking for. No need to mess with chemicals.
what is your tap water ph and what is your desired ph?
You can cut tap water with RO to get the correct ph that you are looking for. No need to mess with chemicals.
Your alkalinity is hold your pH high, like 247 said cut your water with RO water and you'll be able to control your pH better. Otherwise, there are African cichlids.
Your alkalinity is hold your pH high, like 247 said cut your water with RO water and you'll be able to control your pH better. Otherwise, there are African cichlids.
what is ro, and my ph is down now that i used those tabs... its mainly my alkalinity and hardness.... i make sure i use water conditioner on my tap water before i put it in the tank
RO = reverse osmosis. What that means is the water was pushed through a membrane to remove all the dissolved solids in the water.
Water conditioner has no effect whatsoever on the ph, kh or gh of the water its in...
What is the ph of your tap and what is your desired ph? You really need to cover the basics before you go any further.
You should toss those test strips and get a liquid test kit. They are pretty reasonable and much much more accurate. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but if you want to delve into the world of water chemistry you should really know the monster you are up against.
Water conditioner has no effect whatsoever on the ph, kh or gh of the water its in...
What is the ph of your tap and what is your desired ph? You really need to cover the basics before you go any further.
You should toss those test strips and get a liquid test kit. They are pretty reasonable and much much more accurate. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but if you want to delve into the world of water chemistry you should really know the monster you are up against.