My reason for requesting the SG was because of the additional minerals
present in the "sea salt", not just the salt to water ratio. In a cycling
tank the variances in PH and light cycle are not as prevalent as in an
established system but with the presence of live rock there will be a
certain level of respiration. Just trying to cover all the bases. Although
your amonia levels are not dangerously high, it will keep the PH at a
somewhat lower level until the nitrogen cycle takes it's course. In the
meantime, the KH will continue to buffer your water chemistry and it should
all balance out. They say patience is a virtue, but I don't think "they"
were in to sal****er.
"James" wrote in message
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This was tested around 10 pm and my Specific Gravity is between 1.022 and
1.023

"Glenda" wrote in message
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James, you don't mention what the specific gravity (salinity) is. This
could be a factor, but your KH should balance it out as your amonia goes
down. Also the time of day that the sample was taken will have an effect
on the ph. You will notice slight variances between morning and evening
samples.
"James" wrote in message
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According to my recent water test my PH is low. (Results below) The
prefered numbers come from the test kit. I'm not concerned about the
amonia because this tank is still cycling. Focusing on the PH will
adding more rocks to the water cause the PH to rise more? Should I just
allow more time for what is in the water to Raise the PH? I posted some
pics of my tank with the rock in it on alt.binaries.aquaria. Any ideas
would be appreciated

ACT Prefered
KH 10 8-10
Amonia 1.5 .25 or less
Nitrite .3 .8
PH 7.7 8-8.5


James