So I know chasing the target pH number is a big no-no and stability is key. However I am having a swing that no matter what I do will not get any better... I am looking for opinions, suggestions, or a general where am I going wrong...
Here is the graph from yesterday from Reeftronics. If you want to see the history, check it out as it is freely available: Apex Status « Reeftronics
Parameters:
Salinity: 1.026 - ATC Refractometer
Calcium: 440 - 460 - Red Sea
Alk: 9 - 10 - Red Sea
Magnesium: ~ 1440 - 1460 - Red Sea
Phosphates: .02 - Hannah
Nitrates: Undetectable on API kit
Cal and Alk maintained by BRS dosing pumps spread out through the day. Alk is BRS Soda Ash in solution...
Here's what I have tried:
1. Increased flow in the display by adding powerheads
2. CO2 Scrubber on an MSX 200 skimmer. I exhaust the media in a day or two so it is not cost effective.
3. Added a fan to the stand to cycle the air inside the stand
4. Ran the skimmer feed line higher in the room and to a different room - no effect. Unable to run to outside for multiple reasons (location of tank, mosquito spraying by city, use of fertilizers in the area)
5. I added numerous houseplants to the place
I am running out of ideas and just looking for additional opinions or ideas. If I should just ignore the swing let me know, but it seems to get pretty low at times during the day so I want to make sure I am not causing harm in the tank...
Here is the graph from yesterday from Reeftronics. If you want to see the history, check it out as it is freely available: Apex Status « Reeftronics
Parameters:
Salinity: 1.026 - ATC Refractometer
Calcium: 440 - 460 - Red Sea
Alk: 9 - 10 - Red Sea
Magnesium: ~ 1440 - 1460 - Red Sea
Phosphates: .02 - Hannah
Nitrates: Undetectable on API kit
Cal and Alk maintained by BRS dosing pumps spread out through the day. Alk is BRS Soda Ash in solution...
Here's what I have tried:
1. Increased flow in the display by adding powerheads
2. CO2 Scrubber on an MSX 200 skimmer. I exhaust the media in a day or two so it is not cost effective.
3. Added a fan to the stand to cycle the air inside the stand
4. Ran the skimmer feed line higher in the room and to a different room - no effect. Unable to run to outside for multiple reasons (location of tank, mosquito spraying by city, use of fertilizers in the area)
5. I added numerous houseplants to the place
I am running out of ideas and just looking for additional opinions or ideas. If I should just ignore the swing let me know, but it seems to get pretty low at times during the day so I want to make sure I am not causing harm in the tank...