Big PH drop

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  1. bimmerdad

    bimmerdad Plankton

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    Hi All,

    My tank parameters had been normal for the past 2 weeks but I had a lot of hair algae in my tank. (my CUC was 2 nass snails and 2 hermits). So I added 2 Turbos to take care of the HA but, I also added a Blue Yellow Tail Damsel. The next morning I checked and my parameters are as follows:

    Nitrate = 0
    Nitrite = 0.25
    Ammo = 0 - 0.25
    PH = 7.8 (was a rock solid 8.4 for weeks)

    What would cause such a drastic change in my PH? What can I do to correct it?

    Tank is a 24g Nano Cube running almost 4 weeks.


    Thanks
     
    bimmerdad, Jun 20, 2010
    bimmerdad, Jun 20, 2010
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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Do you have anything covering the top of the tank? Do you have a lot of surface agitation?
     
    blackraven1425, Jun 20, 2010
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  3. bimmerdad

    bimmerdad Plankton

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    Yes, I have the top that came with the JBJ Nano Cube. I some surface agitation but, not alot. I'm also using the skimmer attachment that came with the tank.
     
    bimmerdad, Jun 20, 2010
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  4. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    uncover your tank and your ph should go back up.
     
    the fisherman, Jun 20, 2010
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