buffer

[edavis]

Can cichlid buffer be used in saltwater systems?
My PH is at 7.8 and I need to raise it.
Are there any other ways of raising it without buying buffer?

 

[tropills]

as long as your salt levels are good during your water changes and your PH also there is no need to buffer anything except maybe calcium. but to answer you question NO if it is not recomended for salt water use......
7.8 is not real low, when are you checking it, before lights on,during,or after lights off..?????
Greg

 

[edavis]

when the lights are on!

 

[tropills]

Originally Posted by edavis
when the lights are on!
have you tested your make up water before a water change???
you know the replacement water you mixed up for your change ????

 

[reefreak29]

Originally Posted by edavis
when the lights are on!
how long after the lights are on ph will go up the longer the lights are on

 

[edavis]

An hour or so.

 

[tropills]

Originally Posted by edavis
An hour or so.
try checking after 3 or 4 hours that could be the whole deal there, your PH will drop when the lights go off..
Greg

 

[reefreak29]

Originally Posted by tropills
try checking after 3 or 4 hours that could be the whole deal there, your PH will drop when the lights go off..
Greg

 

[edavis]

thanks