PH too high
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I am not using a digi but I think I am going to get one if its more accurate. I just did a KH test its at 179ppm. My Calcium is really high at 485. I used to dose C-Balance A and B but I slowed down with it. I also add Juilans Sprungs Reef Formual(strotium, iodine, sea elements).
marduc
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High PH: causes and cures
I agree definitely get your PH double checked via another source before proceeding though, it could be a testing error, if not hope that article helps you along some.
I agree definitely get your PH double checked via another source before proceeding though, it could be a testing error, if not hope that article helps you along some.
cd77
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Yeah -- retest that pH with some other kit or get a digi. Your Alk seems fine (to me) and your Ca is high, so I see no reason for you to be dosing. I would think with levels that high, you'd almost having to be dosing something to maintain your Ca with those pH/KH levels .. but I'm no chemist.
What do you have in the tank that requires additional strontium, iodine, etc. that aren't naturally replenished with regular water changes?
If your pH really is that high, I'd just stop dosing for a while and perform some water changes to gradually lower it -- then again, if your reef is doing fine, who am I to say anything!
cd77
Premium Member
this
is the stuff.
"Two Little Fishies Magnesium Concentrate is a solution that contains the element magnesium, an essential pH-stabilizing component of the seawater buffering system. Magnesium is also important for the operation of various cellular enzymes, and is a key component of the pigment chlorophyll and the functioning of photosynthesis in plants. Two Little Fishies Magnesium Concentrate replenishes the magnesium concentration with a seawater ratio of magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate. It helps maintain optimum water quality for corals, coralline algae, macroalgae, sea grasses, and mangroves.
Do not overdose. High magnesium levels or large single doses may enhance the loss of carbonate alkalinity. Do not dose more than quantity needed to raise the magnesium concentration by 25 mg/L per day."
cd77
Premium Member
From what was typed, that was my assumption -- if it was overdosed and crashed the alk (which it appears it hasn't) then it may have resulted in unstable pH I suppose..
Maybe just take a sample down to the LFS store and have them test it. Many local fish stores will do this free of charge.
BTW (and this is from my FW knowledge only) but if those are your real levels, then your CO2 is extremely low. Getting a little crazy here -- but are you running an air pump by any chance?
cd77
Premium Member
No, but 8.4 is within range. It's normal for your pH to go down at night, a .4 swing that quickly may even be a bit high. When your lights go back on, I imagine you'll be right back up at the 8.8 you're measuring now.
You said everything in your tank is thriving, so I wouldn't get too concerned tonight. Tomorrow, during the day, take a bottle of water down to your local fish store and ask them to do a pH test, an Alkalinity test, and a Calcium test.
Tonight you can turn on your lights for a second and take a picture of your tank and post it here so we all have something pretty to look at while we await your LFS test results
You said everything in your tank is thriving, so I wouldn't get too concerned tonight. Tomorrow, during the day, take a bottle of water down to your local fish store and ask them to do a pH test, an Alkalinity test, and a Calcium test.
Tonight you can turn on your lights for a second and take a picture of your tank and post it here so we all have something pretty to look at while we await your LFS test results
