Re: PH drop?

gilly2402 · March 23rd, 2007

hi guys sorry to use thread as base but i have a question my pH has been balanced at 7.6 the last 3 wekks and now dropped to 6.4 is there any reason for this if so please let me know how to resolve this matter many thanks
gilly

Gunnie · March 23rd, 2007

Is your tank cycled? How long has it been set up? What is your maintenance routine? If you have gravel, do you vacuum under your decorations? Hopefully not, but it could possibly be old tank syndrome.

http://www.bestfish.com/oldtank.html

susitna-flower · March 23rd, 2007

Gilly, this old tank syndrome article may not apply to your tank, but it does have very good information about the water changes, which can be followed regardless of what is happening, it should help.

Fish in the Frozen North 8)

Sarcastic · March 27th, 2007

In addition to the good questions from Gunnie....How is the water circulation in your tank? Do you use an airstone?

gilly2402 · March 27th, 2007

i have a filter and an airstone, i try to keep the water in motion.....is this ok

Sarcastic · March 28th, 2007

Yes, its good. Keep that circulation up. What about Gunnie's questions?

gilly2402 · March 28th, 2007

my tank is just about cycled now and i clean tank well i also clean in the gravel ....my ph is fine now im wondering whether the works outside were responsible as they are fixing water mains

Gunnie · March 28th, 2007

It's very possible. Chickadee has trouble with her water parameters in the summertime.

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