pH Up
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trigger11
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Couple of points before answering the question.
What is your PH currently at? If it is between 7.9 and 8.5 that is an acceptable range. Also, if the PH is low it usually is a sign that your alkalinity is low as well. In which case, if the alkalinity gets buffered up to normal parameter then the PH evens itself out.
Having said that. If all other parameters are normal and PH is still low then can use Baking Soda to raise it. Have to be careful on which kind to get. There is a new brand of Baking Soda out there that has some other chemicals in it and is not good for the fish. Personally, I wouldnt use it anyway.
As a side note- Tapwater is usually the culprit for having low PH. When I first started my system I was using tapwater and the ph was way low. Like around 7.5 and it was real hard to get it to raise up. I switched to RO water and it stays pretty consistent now. So much so that I dont even check it anymore.
What is your PH currently at? If it is between 7.9 and 8.5 that is an acceptable range. Also, if the PH is low it usually is a sign that your alkalinity is low as well. In which case, if the alkalinity gets buffered up to normal parameter then the PH evens itself out.
Having said that. If all other parameters are normal and PH is still low then can use Baking Soda to raise it. Have to be careful on which kind to get. There is a new brand of Baking Soda out there that has some other chemicals in it and is not good for the fish. Personally, I wouldnt use it anyway.
As a side note- Tapwater is usually the culprit for having low PH. When I first started my system I was using tapwater and the ph was way low. Like around 7.5 and it was real hard to get it to raise up. I switched to RO water and it stays pretty consistent now. So much so that I dont even check it anymore.
miaheatlvr
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My PH is maintained by regular water changes, BUT when I do buff I use this product by SEACHEM "MARINE BUFFER"
reefreak29
Active Member
Originally Posted by Big Pat
My pH is at 7.8 and I'd like to get it to about 8.2. I use RO water.
u should never use a buffer for ph . 7.8 is fine what time did you take a reading?
My pH is at 7.8 and I'd like to get it to about 8.2. I use RO water.
u should never use a buffer for ph . 7.8 is fine what time did you take a reading?
reefreak29
Active Member
Originally Posted by Big Pat
I took the reading at about 4:00 P.M. 7.8 is too low, I at least want a pH of 8
did u test your alkalinity as well?
I took the reading at about 4:00 P.M. 7.8 is too low, I at least want a pH of 8
did u test your alkalinity as well?
reefreak29
Active Member
Originally Posted by Big Pat
The alkalinity was at 180ppm
i still wouldnt worry about your ph , if u want to do a water change go ahead but your alk is perfect, my ph is always 7.8 or so no biggy
The alkalinity was at 180ppm
i still wouldnt worry about your ph , if u want to do a water change go ahead but your alk is perfect, my ph is always 7.8 or so no biggy
reefreak29
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Originally Posted by Big Pat
Do you keep coral in your tank?
yes many sps, if u click on my name u can see all my personal started threads . look for my pics and u will see my tank
Do you keep coral in your tank?
yes many sps, if u click on my name u can see all my personal started threads . look for my pics and u will see my tank
reefreak29
Active Member
Originally Posted by earlybird
I'm with reefreak, consistency is far more important that achieving higher pH. If it is always 7.8 you'll be alright.
this is correct
I'm with reefreak, consistency is far more important that achieving higher pH. If it is always 7.8 you'll be alright.
this is correct
