degibson84
Active Member
Just found an old Aquadyne octopus 3000 and i am using the probes to monitor my PH and Temp.
my PH is reading 7.5-7.7 is it possible the probe is bad or my PH is really that low. I test with API kit but it is very hard to get a real read with the color tests.
As for my temp this is really confusing me. When the lights are off on my tank the temp goes up to around 78.3(this is where it is at currently). When the lights come on it goes all the way down to around 75. Not sure why when the heat from the lights hit the aquarium the temp drops but it is. any ideas on the situation?
I know everyone will say get a real test and reading on my PH but the temp has really got my confused
my PH is reading 7.5-7.7 is it possible the probe is bad or my PH is really that low. I test with API kit but it is very hard to get a real read with the color tests.
As for my temp this is really confusing me. When the lights are off on my tank the temp goes up to around 78.3(this is where it is at currently). When the lights come on it goes all the way down to around 75. Not sure why when the heat from the lights hit the aquarium the temp drops but it is. any ideas on the situation?
I know everyone will say get a real test and reading on my PH but the temp has really got my confused