I learned we have very soft tap water, which also has chloromine and ammonia in it. It is 7.6 for pH. The problem is my tank will not cycle and I didn't know why but I learned that because the pH dropped so low to 6.0 that nitrites just wouldn't thrive. I'd like my pH around 6.8 and I've been told do not mess with buffering, don't do drops because they are just a temporary solution and bi-carb will harm my fish. But when I do a 20% water change the pH rises to 6.4 so I'm thinking what if I just figure out how to keep the pH at about 6.8 with multiple water changes during the week? My cycle will no longer be hindered. Is this a good thing to try? Thanks!
20 gallon
temp: 78
2 comets
2 paradise fish
ammonia: 2.0
nitrites/nitrates: 0
7 weeks into fish in cycling
20 gallon
temp: 78
2 comets
2 paradise fish
ammonia: 2.0
nitrites/nitrates: 0
7 weeks into fish in cycling