pH stable at 8.0 - Is that Satisfactory

[Sooners]

If one can keep their pH stable at 8.0, is that good enough (pH-wise) for an SPS tank? My tank stays at 8.0 around the clock. I don't really want to mess (with the mess) of Kalk in replacement water if 8.0 is sufficient. Thoughts?

 

[Sooners]

I guess this article by Randy would suggest yes.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[Sooners]

Thoughts from the SPS crowd?

 

[elijaher]

ph at 7.9 - 8.4 Magic spot for sps is 8.3.

 

[jimsplace]

8.0 is fine, mine ran for a couple of years at 7.8-7.9 with no problems. Your coment about "stable" is the key in this hobby.

 

[serpentman]

My PH fluctuates with the seasons and the ambient CO2 in my house. In the winter and summer with the house closed up it ranges from 7.8-8.1 and spring and fall at around 8.0-8.3.

If I could lock it in at 8.0 year round, I would be a happy camper.

 

[pwoller]

ph at 7.9 - 8.4 Magic spot for sps is 8.3.

IMO sticking it at 8.0 would be better then going from 7.9-8.4. Although that swing is acceptable too.

 

[elijaher]

I mean range between 7.9 -8.4 is fine, ph is going to swing.

 

[maharsreef]

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i would agree. Mine runs constant 7.9- 8.05 with no problems

IMO sticking it at 8.0 would be better then going from 7.9-8.4. Although that swing is acceptable too.

 

[elijaher]

Mine at 7.98-8.08 lately.

 

[Sooners]

Does the higher pH of say 8.2 or 8.3 tend to increase growth?

 

[elijaher]

Does the higher pH of say 8.2 or 8.3 tend to increase growth?

I think it does plus less algea problems.:hmm2:

 

[Sooners]

Well, if it means less algae, I'm all for the higher pH.

May fire up some Kalk....