So, I was cycling my tank a week without co2 and my pH was around 6.8. Bacteria colony was forming.
Then I started injecting co2 at about one bubble per second (starting small).
My pH is now 6.0 (at least that's the lowest my api test kit goes).
Doesn't this kill off the beneficial bacteria? How am I supposed to cycle my tank with the water is that acidic. I have no fish currently. Ammonia was at .25 ppm but is now at .5. I'm assuming my colony is dying off.
I tied a half cup of crushed coral and put it into my filter to raise pH. Is it supposed to be that low? I have a heavily planted tank.
What am I doing wrong?
Then I started injecting co2 at about one bubble per second (starting small).
My pH is now 6.0 (at least that's the lowest my api test kit goes).
Doesn't this kill off the beneficial bacteria? How am I supposed to cycle my tank with the water is that acidic. I have no fish currently. Ammonia was at .25 ppm but is now at .5. I'm assuming my colony is dying off.
I tied a half cup of crushed coral and put it into my filter to raise pH. Is it supposed to be that low? I have a heavily planted tank.
What am I doing wrong?