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I'm trying to set up my first planted tank in a 30 tall, and I used Eco Complete Planted Tank substrate in black. I already added a a half dozen plants, and do not have a CO2 system. I also have a seperate freshwater tank with regular fake-looking colored gravel, plastic plants, and a few tetras. I use tap water for both, conditioned with AquaSafe plus. Here's the problem:
My tap water and the tank with fish both have a pH of 7.4, a GH of 4, and a KH of 3.
My plant tank has a pH of 6.2, a GH of 2, and a KH of 1.
????
Is it possible the substrate is making the water more acidic? Or could it be the plants? I have used a few live plants in the past with no effect on pH, so I am confused. =)
I'm trying to set up my first planted tank in a 30 tall, and I used Eco Complete Planted Tank substrate in black. I already added a a half dozen plants, and do not have a CO2 system. I also have a seperate freshwater tank with regular fake-looking colored gravel, plastic plants, and a few tetras. I use tap water for both, conditioned with AquaSafe plus. Here's the problem:
My tap water and the tank with fish both have a pH of 7.4, a GH of 4, and a KH of 3.
My plant tank has a pH of 6.2, a GH of 2, and a KH of 1.
????
Is it possible the substrate is making the water more acidic? Or could it be the plants? I have used a few live plants in the past with no effect on pH, so I am confused. =)