happyclam
02/05/2011, 01:29 PM
pH: ~7.8 (API)
Ca: ~400-420 (API)
Alk: ~15 dKH (API)
These are readings from my 130g system. It is located in my basement which has a gas-burning water heater and furnace, so I figure excess CO2 is the cause for the low pH despite very high alk. Everything in the tank seems ok, coraline is looking a little pale and corals have faded a bit, but I assume that is because of my very low light levels (only 4x 96w PC's over the tank). Currently in tank:
1x Yellow tank
2x Diamond goby
2x Blue chromis
1x Sarcophyton
1x Lobophytum
1x Clavularia or Anthelia, not sure
1x Discosoma
2x Peppermint shrimp
plus various snails & hermits
The tank has been running for about 8 months, corals have been in for 1-4 weeks depending on which piece. All fish have been in for at least 2 months.
Should I try correcting my parameters some how, or just leave it?
Thanks for the help!
Ca: ~400-420 (API)
Alk: ~15 dKH (API)
These are readings from my 130g system. It is located in my basement which has a gas-burning water heater and furnace, so I figure excess CO2 is the cause for the low pH despite very high alk. Everything in the tank seems ok, coraline is looking a little pale and corals have faded a bit, but I assume that is because of my very low light levels (only 4x 96w PC's over the tank). Currently in tank:
1x Yellow tank
2x Diamond goby
2x Blue chromis
1x Sarcophyton
1x Lobophytum
1x Clavularia or Anthelia, not sure
1x Discosoma
2x Peppermint shrimp
plus various snails & hermits
The tank has been running for about 8 months, corals have been in for 1-4 weeks depending on which piece. All fish have been in for at least 2 months.
Should I try correcting my parameters some how, or just leave it?
Thanks for the help!