My 2nd QT - Wrasse

[leebca]

That is useful 'data' goldenmean. Now if you could get data on how the room carbon dioxide concentrations/levels fluctuate during those times, I'd be really interested to see if they are connected.

[goldenmean]

Tex
I use a product called PH ADJUSTER which raises PH.
It is just Na HCO3, NaCO3

I mix a heaping quarter tsp in a cup of RO/DI water.
During the day my PH would be around 8.15 but in the evening the PH would start to fall. I tried to catch it before it got below 8.05 and I would add just a splash (~5ml). That would raise my PH back to 8.10-8.13.
I was careful to not add to much because I did not want any big fluctuations in PH. I usually had to add another splash of the Adjuster once and sometimes twice more before I went to bed. When I got up in the morning my PH would be just above 8.0 and I may add another splash.

Again I only had this problem when the windows were shut and the AC was on. As Lee suggests I would bet the CO2 levels in the apartment are lower when the AC is on.

I have a PH monitor in my QT so I can easily keep watch on the QT levels.
I am very careful not to add too much of the Adjuster at one time so my PH does not drastically rise.
You never want to Raise PH more than .2 in a 24 hour period.
I tried never changed my PH more that .1

[goldenmean]

Luteo has completed his 6 weeks in QT.
I transfered him over the DT today and he seems to like it.
He has been checking out all the caves.
The Midas Blenny has been checking him out too.

[cheeks69]

Gorgeous fish, I love Fairy Wrasses

[goldenmean]

Thanks Robert
He is a handsome fish.

[tex5620]

thanks for the info. Man that is a pretty fish. good luck and just know that we all strive to be a diligent as u when it comes to QT's. keep up the good work.