DyArianna said:Ruskull... I have no wood in the tanks. I have now 2 tanks showing this lower PH. So, based on that I am honing safely in on water source. Testing my tap water now. Straight from the tap it is 7.8. We'll see after setting out. I read somewhere that it is possible there is an added chemical in our water that increases PH so as to not corrode pipes as easy. But then when water is released it evaporates. Not sure about this or why all of a sudden. We are just getting over mud season though so perhaps something has changed with the run off from winter in streams.
I normally get Nitrates of 40 on a regular basis. And I do a regular water change of approx 30% every week. But when I tested yesterday not only did I have the lower PH in both tanks but Nitrates were off the charts in both tanks. 0 Ammonia and 0 Nitrite though. Well bottom line is I did a HUGE water change on both tanks. 80%. Nitrates are back at 40 and PH is up to between 6.6 to 6.8. Will stick to testing daily and possible water changes daily till this gets figured out. Oh, and I can cut back on feeding a bit in my Mollie tank.. just not my guppy tank due to the fry. But I will deal with added water changes to hopefully keep control.
Anyway... Hey Lovelies! Had a great Mother's Day yesterday! Got to spend part of the day by myself and then the rest with my mom and my daughters and grandsons. Weather wasn't great but you can't have it all! lol Had to deal with a little family drama.. but thankfully not MY family. lol
DyArianna said:Hey Lovelies!
My daughter brought home her cap and gown today for high school graduation in 4 weeks. 2nd one moving on to take on the world!One more to go...and she is graduating into high school in a few weeks. I am almost there. Love my girls!![]()
There is a light at the end of the tunnel....And then what will I do? I have no idea!! lol![]()