Ph swings below 7.9

[IBroughtPopcorn]

I am looking to hear the techniques you use to stabilize your ph. My ph is swings between 7.9 and 8.08. I think I want to raise the ph and stabilize it somewhere around 8.2 -8.3. What are your thoughts? I am using 2 freshly calibrated apex probes to measure ph, as well as the API to double check.

 

[thabizness]

Typically people will say dont chase ph. Its fine where its at. pH will rise when the lights are on and fall wgen they are off but...

I use a c02 scrubber to keep my ph above 8.0. You can use that, a fuge full of macros, and airline tube from your skimmers air intake to the outside, increased surface agitation or even opening a window to increase ph.

Just dont use pH buffers to raise it.

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[Nanook]

Fresh air intake works the best. As long as the Big 3 are good, your ph isn't a huge issue, but I'd suggest fresh air as it works very well.

 

[Nanook]

I typed at the same time as Bryan.

 

[IBroughtPopcorn]

That's how you know it's solid information. Thanks guys. I have an extra DI canister and an extra insert. I would only need to buy the 3/8 barb fitting and media if I go that route. For now I will let it go and see what happens. If it dips below 7.8 then I will buy the media. I did notice the lowest points of ph are after I clean my ATS.


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[Pife]

Is your ats on a reverse cycle?

 

[IBroughtPopcorn]

Is your ats on a reverse cycle?

Yepper


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