Vanquishxxxx
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Trying to get my PH to 8.2 but can only seemto get it as high at 8.0 , is there any explanations for this, and is 8.0 ok ?
PH question
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PatMayo
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Buffers typically are not the best way to raise alk or calk. A good 2 part additive would work well. I used to use B-Ionic. With a 2 part additive you add the same amount of both ingredients.
I now use Randy's 2 part number 1 formula, (number 1 formula because you bake the baking soda and thus it has a tendency to raise the ph) and limewater.
8.0 is fine for the ph. The question is how low does the ph go during the night? That is the other half of the equation you need to know. If you ph goes to 7.9 or so you are ok.
A critical factor is how do you measure the ph? If you are using test strips they are not accurate. If you are using a monitor that is good.
Calcium is another parameter you should also measure.
Calk, alk, ph and magnesium are the only ones I measure now.
Regards,
Pat
ps, the chemistry forum has many informative articles that will help.
I now use Randy's 2 part number 1 formula, (number 1 formula because you bake the baking soda and thus it has a tendency to raise the ph) and limewater.
8.0 is fine for the ph. The question is how low does the ph go during the night? That is the other half of the equation you need to know. If you ph goes to 7.9 or so you are ok.
A critical factor is how do you measure the ph? If you are using test strips they are not accurate. If you are using a monitor that is good.
Calcium is another parameter you should also measure.
Calk, alk, ph and magnesium are the only ones I measure now.
Regards,
Pat
ps, the chemistry forum has many informative articles that will help.
I've been having the same problem. I use tetra tests to check my pH and it has been maintaining itself at 8.0. I've added Ocean's Blend pH/Alkalinity buffer for a few days now. I've dosed the aquarium (55 gal reef) three times and while the Alkalinity did go from 6 to 8, the pH is still 8.0? What gives?
The aeration test might be interesting.
This article discusses low pH problems in detail:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php
Measuring errors and high indoor CO2 seem to be the leading culprits.
This article discusses low pH problems in detail:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php
Measuring errors and high indoor CO2 seem to be the leading culprits.
boxfishpooalot
Active member
All low ph problems are caused by excessive indoor Co2(wich you exhale) If alkalinity is normal(2.5meq/l)
Try opening all your windows in the house. Bet you 100$ your ph will rise :lol:, unless your alkalinity is low.
Try opening all your windows in the house. Bet you 100$ your ph will rise :lol:, unless your alkalinity is low.
Check out this article by Randy Holmes from the Reef Chemistry forum. He has many others as stickies there that are well worth reading:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php
