ok folks so noticed one of my kuhlis seemed a little energetic last night, and as these fellas are sensitive I performed a test.
I was surprised to say the least!
PH 6
Am 0?
Ni 0
Na ~5
It has been running about 6 months fully planted now. stock is about 80% of potential at the moment. I put a question mark over ammonia because I actually wonder if there may be small amounts. I have some beard alage growing on plants nearest the light and yes I am having slight CO2 flow problems but that is another issue with my reactor slowing flow I think. Last water change was Sunday,
I also suspect PH is likely less than 6.
So about to do a water change, should I consider buffering the water a tiny amount with Bicarb? It comes out of our tap at 6.8, and I remember testing the Kh about 10 years ago which came out about 1-2.
Any advice appreciated.
I was surprised to say the least!
PH 6
Am 0?
Ni 0
Na ~5
It has been running about 6 months fully planted now. stock is about 80% of potential at the moment. I put a question mark over ammonia because I actually wonder if there may be small amounts. I have some beard alage growing on plants nearest the light and yes I am having slight CO2 flow problems but that is another issue with my reactor slowing flow I think. Last water change was Sunday,
I also suspect PH is likely less than 6.
So about to do a water change, should I consider buffering the water a tiny amount with Bicarb? It comes out of our tap at 6.8, and I remember testing the Kh about 10 years ago which came out about 1-2.
Any advice appreciated.