ph problem too low. cant get it up

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

you need one. And Ca. get rid of the pH kit. Trade it for ammonia to get through your cycle.

I don't know about tossing the PH kit.
For newbies, ph readings are an easy way to find out whether more testing is necessary.
After a while we get to learn that problems are developing just by observing the tank but in the beginning a ph test is a very usefull tool IMO.
Among other things the ph can lower as a result of overfeeding, something dying in the tank or an overdue water change.

[Aquattro]

Wayne, fair enough points. As long as the person is aware of what can contribute to low pH, it could be useful.