5 lb Co2 tank leaked into fish room

[CamG]

Hi,
I have a Kegerator in the same room as my tank. Didn't realize that one of my kegs didn't seal properly and my 5lb tank of C02 drained overnight. Will this affect my corals? It could be my imagination but they look like they have less colour and are not opening up as much today.

I did a 10% water change and I am ready to do another if needed.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Cam

 

[Crabs McJones]

Best bet would be to do a water change and add an airstone to help put oxygen back in the water. Co2 strips water of oxygen and can lower your ph level.

 

[Waters]

Hi,
I have a Kegerator in the same room as my tank. Didn't realize that one of my kegs didn't seal properly and my 5lb tank of C02 drained overnight. Will this affect my corals? It could be my imagination but they look like they have less colour and are not opening up as much today.

I did a 10% water change and I am ready to do another if needed.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Cam

I would start by checking the PH of your tank.....I am definitely no expert when it comes to the scientific side of reef keeping but we run CO2 scrubbers to raise PH.

 

[Breadman03]

IMO, time to ventilate. Get a fan blowing air into the basement and open a window if possible.

 

[EW_Fish]

I wouldnt want a huge drop in ph and then a huge spike. Take it slow.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

pH is the only concern. Do you have a way to measure it?