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fatboy5
12-19-2008, 01:56 AM
hello my name is Will,
I have 55 gal tank and PH is constaly going towards the acdic side. I had my water tested at a good shop and they said that they calcuim was high, I do weekly water changes 20 percent, excellant filtration, and the only change in my tank is that the substate has chaged color. I used spetra gravel when i bought it is wasa a tan natural color now it's getting pinkish. i have removed almost everything and tested the water and it still goes towards the acdic side. I am confused the only thing i can think of is to replace the gravel. But I don't know why it changed if anyone has an idea please let me know.

Northernguy
12-19-2008, 02:02 AM
Welcome to the fabulous AC!
First of all get yourself a master test kit so you can test it yourself.
How old is your gravel? I could be the gravel raising your ph.
Start a post in the beginner section and some pics would be good as well!

fatboy5
12-19-2008, 02:24 AM
the gavel is about 3 years old, can you tell my why the PH would change

cichlidfever
12-19-2008, 03:37 AM
do you have any wood in the tank?