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[georgehorn]

i just did a water change 2 weeks ago my ph was between 8.0 and 8.2..........a week later i tested my water my ph droped to 7.8 and my nitrates are contueing to rise there at 20 ppm ...wtf is gonin on.........what can i do to fix this ..........thanks guys

 

[tak1968]

I would do another water change. I change my water every 14 days about 20%.

 

[legion]

I would also start feeding every other day until it is in check(maybe forever). What kinda substrate do you have? filtration?
Your pH may be dropping from waste processing. You just need to find the source of the nitrate build-up. Also, how long has your tank been up?

 

[thegrog]

Look around for anything that died and is lodged in the rock somewhere.
Do a 10% change now. Start aerating/aging water for another 10% change in a few days.
Also, are you using the same test kit or are you using a digital pH meter? With some kits if you accidentally leave the cap off or loose, it won't work right and you will get false readings (happened to me). I suggest confirming with a brand new kit.....or just buy a digital meter.
I always do a 10% water change weekly. I feel it keeps the system more stable than 20% changes every 2 weeks.
Also, test the pH and alkalinity of your new water. Perhaps your salt mix is a little off.

 

[farslayer]

Check your calcium level and make sure it is around 450 as this will affect your pH. Also, what time did you check your pH. pH drops at night, so make sure you test during the day.