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Topic: Did you know ...

Posted By: Shane H
Subject: Did you know ...
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 11:02am

... that having your home closed up tight during the winter months raises the level of CO2. What does this matter, you ask? This increase in CO2 can suppress the pH of your aquarium water. If you find your pH to be a bit low - open a window!

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Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 3:45pm

thats interesting, i'll take my chances though

Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 10:39pm

or, run your skimmers air intake out to a window or other source of outside air

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