PH Levels

[l0ucifer]

My PH level stays in the 7.8 range, all other levels are fine (Nitrates, Nitites, Ammonia, Salinity)
Anyone have any suggestions for upping the PH levels? Or is 7.8 OK? Thanks

 

[pontius]

you can try Proper Ph 8.2 made by Aquarium Pharmeceuticals.

 

[bang guy]

What is the PH just before the lights go out?

 

[lion_crazz]

And what is your alkalinity testing at?

 

[l0ucifer]

I tested the pH right before the lights went out on the tank for the night.
How would I do an alkilinity test?

 

[bang guy]

I would check the following:
Water flow
Detritus buildup
Skimmer size
Film on water surface
Calcium/Alkalinity imbalance

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally posted by l0ucifer
I tested the pH right before the lights went out on the tank for the night.
How would I do an alkilinity test?
Get an alkalinity test kit.

 

[cowfishrule]

my fowlr stays constant at 7.8
i would love for it to be at 8.2, but i'l stick with a constistant 7.8

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally posted by COWFISHRULE
my fowlr stays constant at 7.8
i would love for it to be at 8.2, but i'l stick with a constistant 7.8
Have you had any problems with your tank with a pH this low?

 

[l0ucifer]

never ghad any issues with the tank at the 7.8 level
just trying to figure out wht my blennie just suddenly died when all levels were ok, except for 7.8 and it was eating well
i had it for two months

 

[cowfishrule]

Originally posted by lion_crazz
Have you had any problems with your tank with a pH this low?
none yet...
everybody is eating, vibrant colors, reacting to my movements, etc... i just allow mad extra time during acclimation