New Tank - Low PH Question

[ektor]

New tank setup on 1 Aug, for now looking to setup a FOWLR tank.

55 Gallon, Traditional FW lights for now, 2-3" mixed sand and Crushed Coral (Mainly Sand), canister filter for now, and only 18 lbs of Premium Live rock (60% purple).

Red Sea Test kits on all but ammonia which is API.

Salinity: 1.0215
Nitrite: >1
Ammonia: 0-.25
Alk: 1.7-2.8 Normal
Temp: 78
PH: 7.6

How or should I raise the PH? Or worry about any of the other readings for now. Lights on or off?

Thanks for all replies.

 

[sps1-2-b]

Lights off for now. Give it 2-3 weeks b4 increasing pH. New tank is still fluctuating. You will need more live rock (at least 40 more lbs). Cured live rock will cycle your tank faster. When the tank is cycling, it's a good time to just read, read, read. It's a very fun and rewarding hobby. Patience will be your friend. Enjoy and welcome.

 

[ektor]

Thank you for the reply, pretty much as I expected. If after say 3 weeks and the PH is still low, what actions should I explore?