pH got lower, help!

[becky_e]

Our pH in our cycling tank was 8.2. It's now finishing up its cycling (nitrites and nitrates are both dropping dramatically,) and our pH has gone down to 8.0.

I know we want it around 8.2 - 8.4, should I be concerned? Will it resolve itself? Should I do anything about it?

Thanks for any help offered!

[OrionGirl]

A water change will likely bring it back up. The acids produced during the cycle will often lower the pH, so that it happened isn't a surprise. You might want to check your alkalinity, and if the water change doesn't bring it up or it continues to fluctuate, you might need to increase the buffer. There are a number of ways to do that.

[becky_e]

OK, we'll try the water change first! Thanks.