SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi,was wondering what can I do to maintain ph of my 6 gallon tank in range after lights off.. During the day when the light are on..my ph range are normal from 8-8.2.. But after I off the light it will drop slowly to 7.39 ..which I think is not very good for a reef tank...what can I do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi,was wondering what can I do to maintain ph of my 6 gallon tank in range after lights off.. During the day when the light are on..my ph range are normal from 8-8.2.. But after I off the light it will drop slowly to 7.39 ..which I think is not very good for a reef tank...what can I do ? Add air pump? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Underwater Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Reverse lighting by growing chaeto, other macro algaes or algae turf scrubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Reverse lighting by growing chaeto, other macro algaes or algae turf scrubber. Though of that too..but don't think I have the space for reverse lighting for chaeto or any macro algae...thks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Add air pump? Air pump?? How does this work to maintain the ph ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Air pump?? How does this work to maintain the ph ?? remove CO2? increase O2? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 remove CO2? increase O2? Ok..will try.. Anyway any another method?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member BFG Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Add kalkwasser. Use a kalkwasser reactor attached to a automatic top off system and a container of ro/di water. The automatic top off system will top up water and add kalkwasser to raise ph at night. Use this equipment after lights off to maintain ph at night. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dryDiver Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 something to add for ur consideration - i do manual kalkwasser twice a week, via a plastic container which i puncture a pin-hole at the bottom side, sometimes i use a toothpick to stick in the hole to slow down the drip. do it at night when lights are out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 BTW, what's your kH? Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pweesng Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 don't turn off the light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 BTW, what's your kH? Good question... havnt got kh test kit for it..will get it soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Goondoo Posted July 20, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Good question... havnt got kh test kit for it..will get it soon.. I'm sure you know a higher kH will help you buffer big swings. Quote Regards, Billy Cheong 70gal, 250w MH (Reeflux 12000K), Tunze Nano Wavebox 6206, Tunze 6045, Tunze 6025, Teco TW4, Rio HF20, Aquabee 3000L, Rio HF17, SM100 Scrubber box (4x24w T5 2700K) Fish: Amphiprion ocellaris (Ocellaris Clowns), Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish), Pterapogon kauderni (Kaudern's Cardinal) Inverts: Calcinus laevimanus (Hermit Crab), Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp), Sand Dollar Corals: Capnella (Purple Hairy Finger Leather), Plerogyra sinuosa (Green Bubble Coral), Euphyllia glabrescens (Torch Coral), Dendrophyllia (Supersun Coral), Rhodactis spp. (Hairy Mushroom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 another simple way is to add coral chip in ur filter system but still have abit of swing but not that much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 Reverse lighting by growing chaeto, other macro algaes or algae turf scrubber. I was looking at some info on algae turf scrubber... and was wonder my tank length is only 40cm by 30cm width... does anyone diy small algae turf srubber for nano tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted July 20, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 20, 2010 another simple way is to add coral chip in ur filter system but still have abit of swing but not that much ohh... i forgot about it... coral chip ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandagold Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 How come some deters adding coral chip, as it will increase NO3 ??? Me getting confused here. I've just reduced and removed all my coral chips because advice from reefer to remove it, as some mentioned it's the cause of my high NO3 another simple way is to add coral chip in ur filter system but still have abit of swing but not that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 How come some deters adding coral chip, as it will increase NO3 ??? Me getting confused here. I've just reduced and removed all my coral chips because advice from reefer to remove it, as some mentioned it's the cause of my high NO3 ya if after it been left untouch and once disturb it'll cause high no3, but his case is just to maintain PH so what he can do is be deligent by cleaning the coral chip every mth and have a high flow and that'll help on the problem for me i also don't encourage on too many coral chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandagold Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 ok I see . Looks like I have to place coral chips back into my systems . Proberly be using larger sized chips and bag them using laundry bag for easy access and cleaning .... By the way, does bio rings cause high NO3 too ? My bio rings are placed on the first chamber of my slump with high water flow .] Sorry DrJekyl_MrHyde to OT on this thread . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 it ok to have high flow but do place at the bottom of the sump and less bubble area for bio-ring bact. colonies and cultivate more in either low flow of less oxygen means less bubble so why zovits system make it however u need some additives/media bio ring don't really cause high no3 as bact house in it and start to digest alot of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richreef Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 it ok to have high flow but do place at the bottom of the sump and less bubble area for bio-ring bact. colonies and cultivate more in either low flow of less oxygen means less bubble so why zovits system make it however u need some additives/media bio ring don't really cause high no3 as bact house in it and start to digest alot of things seconded with bro steven abt bio-ring.Yes it dos'nt spike no3,and jus to add,it must be totally submerged without any of it exposing to the air.I'm using bio-ball and the PH mantain at abt 8.4 in the day and 8.1 when lights off.Weekly addition of kal mix w/white vinegal and DI water.Also extra powerhead to blast from to right when lights off,cos my wavemaker will auto shutoff.Hope dat helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kianhl Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I don't understand the science of it. Why will the pH drop when the lights are turned off? Quote Tips and resources on maintaining a thriving marine reef aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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