I have two tanks, a 90L and a 30L. The 90L putters along beautifully (crosses fingers) with good water parameters and a weekly water change. pH is around 7
Now I knew little tanks take more work and effort but although all water parameters are good i.e. 0 or <0.05 the pH is lower than the main tank. pH is around 5.5 - 6.
Main tank has lots of live plants, a piece of bog wood and a couple of pieces of granite in it.
Little tank has a few life plants, 3 pieces of bog wood and a couple of white stones I got from the fish shop that he said would help the pH. The stone does seem to have helped the pH it was much lower than it currently is.
However, my question is why is the little tanks pH so much lower than the main tank when it's the same water and has been cycled? And what can I do to help it? Should I remove the bogwood and just go for stones and live plants in it (I should have a plant delivery coming tomorrow or friday).
Thanks )
Now I knew little tanks take more work and effort but although all water parameters are good i.e. 0 or <0.05 the pH is lower than the main tank. pH is around 5.5 - 6.
Main tank has lots of live plants, a piece of bog wood and a couple of pieces of granite in it.
Little tank has a few life plants, 3 pieces of bog wood and a couple of white stones I got from the fish shop that he said would help the pH. The stone does seem to have helped the pH it was much lower than it currently is.
However, my question is why is the little tanks pH so much lower than the main tank when it's the same water and has been cycled? And what can I do to help it? Should I remove the bogwood and just go for stones and live plants in it (I should have a plant delivery coming tomorrow or friday).
Thanks )