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Severe Overnight PH Drop?
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johnanddawn
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Small closed systems are prone to fluctuations. that is what makes nanos so hard to keep delicate species - don't panic that'll just cause more fluctuation
The algae may have had an effect in that at night yes they do release co2, as do all of the critters and even the bacteria in the tank, the larger your bioload the larger these may become
An interesting but often overlooked culprit in pH drops at night in the cooler months, is that our houses tend to be more closed up and indoor levels of co2 are higher in general. Higher co2 levels in the house air will add co2 to the tank and lower pH
I wouldn't do anything drastic. just watch it for a few days and see if it is the norm for you tank
Some find they need to draw air from outdoors in the winter for their skimmers
The algae may have had an effect in that at night yes they do release co2, as do all of the critters and even the bacteria in the tank, the larger your bioload the larger these may become
An interesting but often overlooked culprit in pH drops at night in the cooler months, is that our houses tend to be more closed up and indoor levels of co2 are higher in general. Higher co2 levels in the house air will add co2 to the tank and lower pH
I wouldn't do anything drastic. just watch it for a few days and see if it is the norm for you tank
Some find they need to draw air from outdoors in the winter for their skimmers
johnanddawn
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oh also on the subject of the fuge - many run the light cycle opposite the tank light cycle to counter the pH flux ie fuge light at night
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Open the top and point your powerhead towards the surface. You're going to have to figure out a way to keep agitation on the surface or your just going to keep having this problem. Reach out to people with the same tank as you, and see how they deal with it. You asked about algae with the lighting. How new is your tank? Because ALL new tanks go through what is called the ugly stage. Which is where you're going to go through all kinds of different algae issues. It's part of the process.
No fair, she gets real snacks.
@LaraLouM , you’re in good hands.
Katrina’s an expert cuber.
And don’t sweat the ph too hard.
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LaraLouM
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It’s a little cloudy. I did a 30% water chance and ph is at 8.0, ammonia 0.25, nitrite 0, nitrate 5ppm. I didn’t get a chance to test Ca, Mg, or dkh before my son went to bed though.
The fish seem to be doing well, the leather is all shriveled up, but it has been like since I got it. That thing drives me nuts. The frogspawn and Xenia are totally unphased, the new lip of growth on my Lepto receded though and looks a little brown. Hopefully it comes back, hasn’t lost any color.
Got a pic before blues came on.
