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I am cycling my first tank and the pH is about 7.5. Is it normal for it to be this low before there’s anything in it?
 

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I wouldn't worry about it. Once cycled get some surface agitation going or a skimmer. It'll help a lot.
 

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Could just point a powerhead upward now to increase the surface agitation. I keep mine a third of the way down and pointed slightly upward
 

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Is this with saltwater? pH is determined by alkalinity and carbon dioxide. If that pH is correct, you have a very large carbon dioxide problem in your house. How are you measuring pH?


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