Buffer or Kalk to raise pH ???

[cpandrewschmidt]

What is the best way to raise the pH in my tank. It sits at about 7.8-7.9 I went to the LFS and they showed me some Seachem buffer to raise to 8.3 or I read a lot of people use Kalk. I dose Alk and Calc with B-Ionic and those hold steady where they are supposed to. What will be the effects with each. Thanks!

Andrew

 

[Craig Lambert]

Before adding anything to the tank try airing out the room. At this time of year we tend to keep the house closed up tight increasing the CO2 level which will lower your pH. Some fresh air in the tank room may be all that's needed.

 

[DerrickBrown]

Good point about the CO2 in the house.

If that doesn't work, Kalk will raise the tank, but be careful not to add too much at one time. Kalk is very basic (around 12.5 pH), so caution should be used at all times. The drip method works the best IMO.