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ilovefish2009

ilovefish2009

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I use "Kent Marine Superbuffer-dKH" only 9.99 at my LFS
edit: add 1 teaspoon for each 20-30 gallons
for mini reefs and fish only tanks only
 
gypsana

gypsana

Active Member
We need more info about your tank before anyone can give you an answer. When was your last water change, have you done other tests, what testing kit are you using? Typically a buffer is a band aid, you have to figure the cause of the low Ph.
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

Active Member
Originally Posted by Janestar
http:///forum/post/2993057
My PH is low. How can I fix that?
There are numerous ways to fix it, but some background info would be helpful to find the best way for you.
How many gallons is your tank, and how much water is turning over per hour? A good way to test if low flow rate is making your pH drop is to take a bucket of tank water and run an airstone in it for an hour.
Test the pH of the bucket and if it is higher than that of the tank, you have a flow issue.
pH can also be low due to dissolved organic compounds. Water changes and a good skimmer will solve this.
 
J

janestar

Guest
Originally Posted by mudplayerx
http:///forum/post/2993069
There are numerous ways to fix it, but some background info would be helpful to find the best way for you.
How many gallons is your tank, and how much water is turning over per hour? A good way to test if low flow rate is making your pH drop is to take a bucket of tank water and run an airstone in it for an hour.
Test the pH of the bucket and if it is higher than that of the tank, you have a flow issue.
pH can also be low due to dissolved organic compounds. Water changes and a good skimmer will solve this.
I have a 60 gal. ph is around 7.8 I use that API liquid test kit. I have and XP2 canister and one power head. I do have an buffer 8.3 but I would rather fix the problem in a more natural way. I do between 5-7 gallon water changes every week.
My nitrite is 0,
Ammonia 0,
Nitrates usually 40
I know high.
 
bang guy

bang guy

Moderator
Originally Posted by Janestar
http:///forum/post/2993085
I have a 60 gal. ph is around 7.8 I use that API liquid test kit. I have and XP2 canister and one power head. I do have an buffer 8.3 but I would rather fix the problem in a more natural way. I do between 5-7 gallon water changes every week.
My nitrite is 0,
Ammonia 0,
Nitrates usually 40
I know high.
7.8 is on the low end of OK. Get an Alkalinity test kit. If ALK is low then use the "buffer" otherwise leave it on the shelf. Never use a buffer without first verifying that Alkalinity is actually low.
I have a gut feeling you need more waterflow and a bigger skimmer.
 
J

janestar

Guest
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2993094
7.8 is on the low end of OK. Get an Alkalinity test kit. If ALK is low then use the "buffer" otherwise leave it on the shelf. Never use a buffer without first verifying that Alkalinity is actually low.
I have a gut feeling you need more waterflow and a bigger skimmer.
This is good to know thanks I will pick a kit up tomorrow and look into purchasing a skimmer, and another power head.
 
gypsana

gypsana

Active Member
Originally Posted by Janestar
http:///forum/post/2993107
Twice a day. The frozen cube mysis shrimp

You need to cut back on the feeding. That is the answer to the Nitrate problem. I have found feeding every other day to be quiet sufficient.
 
J

janestar

Guest
Originally Posted by gypsana
http:///forum/post/2993113
You need to cut back on the feeding. That is the answer to the Nitrate problem. I have found feeding every other day to be quiet sufficient.
I have a trigger fish that is ravenous and I don't want him to eat my inverts. Will the skimmer cut down these levels?
 
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