EasternRomioi3
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Hey guys, I just got my axolotl's tank water tested, all her numbers are good except alkalinity, which is 0. The chart the pet store gave me says the ideal range is 120-300 but I have no idea what measurements, units of measurements that is. Does anyone know? All the pet stores around me are out of alkalinity buffer. I ordered some off Amazon. Is it safe to use while she's in the tank or do I need to remove her? I am in a massive hurry because I'm going to be late to work but she's important to me. Please help.
Here are her levels.
pH - 6.2 (I read 6.5-7.5 is needed, they said the low alkalinity will bring the pH down)
chlorine - 0
ammonia - 0
nitrite - 0
nitrate - 40 (axolotls need 20-60, I read multiple times. This correct?)
hardness - 300 (I heard that 300 to 350 is ideal, is this true?)
Alkalinity - 0 (their stupid paperwork says ideal range is 120-300 but they said they have no idea what an axolotl even is, let alone what it needs).
Please help, I'm trying to do this from my phone at work and I'm stuck on cash register all day. My axolotl ate her breakfast, isn't lethargic at all, not aggressive, but it's 100 degrees out today and I've had to put my treated water into the fridge because it was already over 80 degrees and we have no AC. I don't want her getting sick! I've been up since 2am sobbing over this waiting for the stores to open. Can anyone help?
Here are her levels.
pH - 6.2 (I read 6.5-7.5 is needed, they said the low alkalinity will bring the pH down)
chlorine - 0
ammonia - 0
nitrite - 0
nitrate - 40 (axolotls need 20-60, I read multiple times. This correct?)
hardness - 300 (I heard that 300 to 350 is ideal, is this true?)
Alkalinity - 0 (their stupid paperwork says ideal range is 120-300 but they said they have no idea what an axolotl even is, let alone what it needs).
Please help, I'm trying to do this from my phone at work and I'm stuck on cash register all day. My axolotl ate her breakfast, isn't lethargic at all, not aggressive, but it's 100 degrees out today and I've had to put my treated water into the fridge because it was already over 80 degrees and we have no AC. I don't want her getting sick! I've been up since 2am sobbing over this waiting for the stores to open. Can anyone help?