My water so far...

[80in55]

Okay, so @ 48 hrs. after fill, and adding Discus buffer to my water, I come up with a PH @ 6.4, 4 degrees KH, and 13 degrees GH. My temperature at testing was at 82.4 degrees F. Do I need to get my KH and GH numbers down at all? I think my KH is okay, but could be dropped a little, but the GH is very high. What is the best way to get that down? Peat? Pillows?? Suggestions guys!!

[FishLover]

What was the reading of your water before you add anything to the tank?

Discus Buffer will change your pH level for sure.

[80in55]

Water straight from the tap is PH 7.4, KH 2 degrees, and GH 10 degrees. I have flourite substrate in my sump for a freshwater refugium, and the main tank has silica pool filter sand substrate. Is there any way that the flourite raised the GH and KH??

[80in55]

Did another test, my PH is still at 6.4, the KH is at 3, and the GH is at 12. I put some water softener pillows in there, but I still would like my GH to come down some! Any help is apprecaited!!