2ft tank inspired by forum

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  1. SHiBBY

    SHiBBY DIY Guru

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    You just gave me an idea... My pH is high, and until now I had no idea why that was... Now I do. Bloody rocks.

    I'm taking them out tonight!
     
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    eish. well atleast u found the reason
     
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    RIP Gold Deacon, Green Deacon, Fire Eel, Gourami and Polypterus... They did not live to see the lowered pH...
     
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    Don't give up so soon dude! We have all made mistakes at some stage. Also your tank is too small for malawi's anyway.
    Just source some replacement rocks and do the vinegar test on them before adding to the tank.
     
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    Ah jeez man! That is such a bummer! but at least we know it will be good for Malawi's!!!
     
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    Ya, I'm just waiting for a small cash injection and then I'll be sorting the tank out....I am still very keen on Rams, so I reckon I'll do that.
    Thanks everyone
     
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    A bit off-topic, but what is the vinegar test?
     
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    When you get some replacement rocks pour some vinegar over it. If you get a reaction ie. bubbling it is not suitable.
     
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    Aha! I'll be sure to do that when I go on my rock search :)
     
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