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Prometheus · 05-12-2008, 11:30 AM

So maybe the filter is aerating the tank, removing CO2 and driving up the pH? I forgot about that. Another reason to remove that filter!! I think I will definately get rid of it and get something submersible. The plants are great! Maybe I can just use the filter to start up another tank. If I turn off that HOB filter, does the bacteria inside need the water circulation to survive or will it be okay for a few days? I may want to use it but probably not right away.

So I called the water supply company and found out that the tap water is soft and has a pH of 9.2 with a hardness of 1 grain per gallon (or 16 ppm). So it was okay that I added the oyster grit?

Is it necessary to do a water change too?

Thanks!

05-12-2008, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Prometheus Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 79 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 5550	Re: pH issues!!! So maybe the filter is aerating the tank, removing CO2 and driving up the pH? I forgot about that. Another reason to remove that filter!! I think I will definately get rid of it and get something submersible. The plants are great! Maybe I can just use the filter to start up another tank. If I turn off that HOB filter, does the bacteria inside need the water circulation to survive or will it be okay for a few days? I may want to use it but probably not right away. So I called the water supply company and found out that the tap water is soft and has a pH of 9.2 with a hardness of 1 grain per gallon (or 16 ppm). So it was okay that I added the oyster grit? Is it necessary to do a water change too? Thanks!