pH increaser. Is it good or bad?

[rocketjockey]

I tested my 24g reef tank and my ph tester said 7.8 ppm. I read that that it is a little low for my toadstool leather. I started to add something call "seachem Marine buffer". It says it will put your ph lv. at 8.3 from 1 day to a week. I was just wondering if this stuff is safe for my reef. I have already added it twice. once today, another yesterday.

 

[gypsana]

It is reef safe but your PH is tied to calcium and alkalinity. Did you test other parameters? If so what where they? And how often do you preform water changes?

 

[blackjacktang]

I have not tested my calcium or alk. because i do not have test kits for those.
I perform water changes evry 2-3 weeks. ( i am now starting to do them evry week)

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by Blackjacktang
http:///forum/post/3102185
I have not tested my calcium or alk. because i do not have test kits for those.
I perform water changes evry 2-3 weeks. ( i am now starting to do them evry week)

You need a good Marine master test kit..it is cheaper than purchasing every test separate. Always test before dosing. I use buffer...but I don’t do water changes all that often either...once every other month. The more you do a water change the less you need to supplement..but you still need to test.