Buffer Max
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slider101
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3005403
I would never drop anything directly into the tank...add it to some tank water and make sure it is dissolved
Why are you adding this?
My ph is only at aroun 7.8 and trying to get my ph up
I wish I would have asked before I dropped it in
Oh well, it is dissolved now and everyone is still happy looking and swimming like crazy. Will remember that in the future. I should have known that, temporary brain lapse!!!
http:///forum/post/3005403
I would never drop anything directly into the tank...add it to some tank water and make sure it is dissolved
Why are you adding this?
My ph is only at aroun 7.8 and trying to get my ph up
I wish I would have asked before I dropped it in
Oh well, it is dissolved now and everyone is still happy looking and swimming like crazy. Will remember that in the future. I should have known that, temporary brain lapse!!!
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by slider101
http:///forum/post/3005404
My ph is only at aroun 7.8 and trying to get my ph up
I wish I would have asked before I dropped it in
Oh well, it is dissolved now and everyone is still happy looking and swimming like crazy. Will remember that in the future. I should have known that, temporary brain lapse!!!
You didn't wait very long for an answer
http:///forum/post/3005404
My ph is only at aroun 7.8 and trying to get my ph up
I wish I would have asked before I dropped it in
Oh well, it is dissolved now and everyone is still happy looking and swimming like crazy. Will remember that in the future. I should have known that, temporary brain lapse!!!
You didn't wait very long for an answer
spanko
Active Member
Instead of using chemicals, do you have enough turbulance on the surface of your water for gas exchange? Is it an open or closed top? Do you have a sump? A skimmer? I am asking all this because you need to ensure you have a good amount of gas exhange because Co2 decreases Ph, and if you are not getting rid of it in your water, well, lower Ph.
slider101
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3005409
You didn't wait very long for an answer
No I had actually put it in and then thought, maybe I should ask someone if they had experience with this product before. Hindsight.
http:///forum/post/3005409
You didn't wait very long for an answer
No I had actually put it in and then thought, maybe I should ask someone if they had experience with this product before. Hindsight.
slider101
Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3005411
Instead of using chemicals, do you have enough turbulance on the surface of your water for gas exchange? Is it an open or closed top? Do you have a sump? A skimmer? I am asking all this because you need to ensure you have a good amount of gas exhange because Co2 decreases Ph, and if you are not getting rid of it in your water, well, lower Ph.
I have an open top, skimmer and HOB. A Korlia 4, 1, and another small powerhead. I dont like to add chemicals either but I have never been able to pull higher than 7.8 ph. I just added my first corals and wanted to boost it up some.
http:///forum/post/3005411
Instead of using chemicals, do you have enough turbulance on the surface of your water for gas exchange? Is it an open or closed top? Do you have a sump? A skimmer? I am asking all this because you need to ensure you have a good amount of gas exhange because Co2 decreases Ph, and if you are not getting rid of it in your water, well, lower Ph.
I have an open top, skimmer and HOB. A Korlia 4, 1, and another small powerhead. I dont like to add chemicals either but I have never been able to pull higher than 7.8 ph. I just added my first corals and wanted to boost it up some.
spanko
Active Member
Quote;
"The generally accepted "tried and true" method for stabilizing pH is still performing regular partial water changes. This not only refreshes the natural buffers, but also restores the trace minerals in the aquarium's water. Of course, reducing the causes of the drop in pH is always wise. Removing all uneaten foods and fish waste from the tank on a regular basis will go a long way toward retarding a drop in pH."
"The generally accepted "tried and true" method for stabilizing pH is still performing regular partial water changes. This not only refreshes the natural buffers, but also restores the trace minerals in the aquarium's water. Of course, reducing the causes of the drop in pH is always wise. Removing all uneaten foods and fish waste from the tank on a regular basis will go a long way toward retarding a drop in pH."
