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Ok, the tank is all setup and running...
Aerator pushing 50GPH..Heater 84 deg...Fluval 405 loaded with Fluval Clearmax, Fluval BioMax, carbon, ammocarb, and The Fluval water polishing pad..
When I checked my pH, KH, and GH levels for my 4:1 RO:Tap mixture, I was spot on with about 6.7-6.9 pH - GH 1 degree/drop - KH 6 degrees/drops
Originally the pure R/O was in between 6.5-6.7 pH and Tap was 7.3-7.5 pH
I tested the 4:1 mix and had great results.
After I put the 4:1 mix into the tank and fired everything up...GH -Same (1 drop/deg.) KH - 5 drops/degrees but pH is in between 7.0-7.5 Probably leaning towards 7.3-7.4
I have some flagstones...very thin layer of gravel...and some art. plants in the tank. Would any of these bring my pH up .7-.9 ? I want 6.7-6.9 ideally.
The flagstones were boiled for about 30 minutes and air dryed and the gravel rinsed thoroughly and dried.
Thanks!
-Justin
P.S. I also used about 55 ml of Black Water Extract (per bottle dose instructions) the Black Water Extract has peat extract and other acidifying and softening qualities. (from what the bottle says) No pH or water test differences after this conditioner was added.
Aerator pushing 50GPH..Heater 84 deg...Fluval 405 loaded with Fluval Clearmax, Fluval BioMax, carbon, ammocarb, and The Fluval water polishing pad..
When I checked my pH, KH, and GH levels for my 4:1 RO:Tap mixture, I was spot on with about 6.7-6.9 pH - GH 1 degree/drop - KH 6 degrees/drops
Originally the pure R/O was in between 6.5-6.7 pH and Tap was 7.3-7.5 pH
I tested the 4:1 mix and had great results.
After I put the 4:1 mix into the tank and fired everything up...GH -Same (1 drop/deg.) KH - 5 drops/degrees but pH is in between 7.0-7.5 Probably leaning towards 7.3-7.4
I have some flagstones...very thin layer of gravel...and some art. plants in the tank. Would any of these bring my pH up .7-.9 ? I want 6.7-6.9 ideally.
The flagstones were boiled for about 30 minutes and air dryed and the gravel rinsed thoroughly and dried.
Thanks!
-Justin
P.S. I also used about 55 ml of Black Water Extract (per bottle dose instructions) the Black Water Extract has peat extract and other acidifying and softening qualities. (from what the bottle says) No pH or water test differences after this conditioner was added.