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Old 08-06-2008, 04:11 AM
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My parameters have been very good since starting this tank. Everything normal/zero and pH usually at 8.2. Ca is at 420 and KH at 10. My pH has recently dropped to 7.8(measured at the end of the day as always). Was 8.0 about 2 weeks ago so I think it may be a trend? Concerning??? Should I be changing something or adding something?
Inhabitants appear normal. Perhaps 1 or 2 less "perky" corals but nothing that really looks off. I recently attempted fragging some overgrown Anthelia that didn't go all that well - could just be the cause of less "perky" corals.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:15 AM
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ph test expired??
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:21 AM
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No, it's only 4 months old.
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do you use kalkwasser
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:26 AM
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No additives yet, as all Ca and KH levels have been normal so far.
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i see you test at the end of the day, just after lights out or have your lights been out for a while?
as co2 increases at night ph lowers, also whens the last time you did a big water change? the more waste build up in the tank will lower your ph.
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