Hyposalinity PH

[las]

If I am doing a treatment of hyposalinity, is it neccessary to adjust ph to 8.0 or is the salt parameter of 1.009 the only concern?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Depends on what fish you are treating. Wrasses typically require a little more attention when it comes to pH in hyposalinity. But clownfish and even tangs do fine without special care to pH.

 

[las]

There are two wrasses in QT. do u think it's necessary to tinker with PH?

 

[ThRoewer]

The pH will likely slip below 8 easily. due to the decreased buffer capacity.
A pH of 7.8 would still acceptable but I added some 2-part solution to keep it above 8.

 

[las]

I was assuming that with a SPG of 1.009, that the ph would be much lower than 7.8. Like closer to 7.2 I thought. I guess I'm mistaken.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

There are two wrasses in QT. do u think it's necessary to tinker with PH?

I recommend at least testing it to make sure pH stays in acceptable range and take action if necessary.

 

[ThRoewer]

Best is to use a pH meter.