pH is low HELP!

[newfishguy]

My clownfish just died and I figured out why. All of my levels are perfect except for my pH which has dropped to 7.4. How do I fix this so my other clown doesn't die.
Tank
15 gallon
20 lbs lr
20 lbs ls
1.025 sg
160 gph ph skimming top of the water
81 degrees
just started running carbon last night to clear up the water.
I have some Marine Success Buff that came with one of my test kits. Should I add it to the tank to temporarily fix the problem?

 

[cartman101]

I would go to the lfs and buy some pH buffering. If you dont know what kind just to get just ask the lfs. I would go right this instant!!

 

[cartman101]

Originally Posted by newfishguy
have some Marine Success Buff that came with one of my test kits. Should I add it to the tank to temporarily fix the problem?
YES!

 

[newfishguy]

Crap this stuff is for low alk. I need to goto the store. Oh, and I did a 10% water change yesterday.
Originally Posted by Cartman101
YES!

 

[cartman101]

Originally Posted by newfishguy
Crap this stuff is for low alk. I need to goto the store. Oh, and I did a 10% water change yesterday.
better get going!!!! GOOD LUCK

 

[newfishguy]

My ph is low and my alk is high. I posted another thread for high alk too. Don't know what to do about high alk.
Originally Posted by Cartman101
better get going!!!! GOOD LUCK

 

[cartman101]

u can still buy stuff to lower it too

 

[fishmamma]

The important thing to do is get your pH adjusted, worry about the alk later, it will continue to come down with water changes. All this tinkering may cause some precipitation (think snow) but do not worry, I think it is onlt harmful to the eye.