Adam W Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I have a PH and cycling question. I have a 5 gallon Beta tank that was cycled and a PH of 6.6 and 0 nitrites, 0 ammonia, and nitrates of 40 each week. I look the gravel out and replaced it with pool sand. When I did I lost my cycle and took the fish out. It’s been two weeks now and my PH has dropped so low that it’s barely yellow in the API test tube. I also have a 75 gallon planted tank with eco complete substrate and the PH is 7.2. Will the PH come up as the tank cycles or do I need to do something to raise it? I don’t want to put my Beta back in until the PH and cycle are ready but he’s getting stressed in the 1 gallon tank he’s in now. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) If you have an HOB you can put some crushed coral in it. It won't be an instant fix but it is a more stable one than adding chemicals or other solutions to the tank. (I don't have an HOB so I put crushed coral on top of my substrate next to the sponge filter) Edited May 29, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 more thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanoNano Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 What's the PH of the source water that you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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