PH Variation in tank (tropical)
Hi, I’m new to the group. My name is Jasmine (Canberra, Australia).
I have recently set up a tank (AquaOne 980) for tropical fish. I currently have the following in the tank; 2x bristle nose catfish 2x upside catfish (only been able to see 1 lately though) 5x red tetras 6x neon tetras 1x angel 2x pearl gouramis 2x opaline gouramis
Since setting up the tank I have had 2 bristle nose die and last night I lost an angel leaving the remainder above.
I noticed the other day that the angel appeared to have slightly swollen eyes and then last night, I noticed it was swimming irregularly So moved it to a hospital tank. But sadly, it had died before I went to bed.
I’m not really sure what is going on in the tank. I have had a few problems getting the PH level to neutral. One day it will be alkaline and the next it would be acidic. I only use a tiny bit but it just seem to swing.
The tank is not brand new but second hand but it does have new gravel.
Does anyone have any idea how I can neutralise the PH
Thanks Jasmine
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