ph

[aiello]

whats the best way to lower ph

 

[demonsp]

Water flow if low is a great way.As with somthing like a HOB filter to break surface tension. Water changes? And alway test in the morning as this level will change from morn to night.

 

[aiello]

i did 2 water changes and still high . what is an hob filter

 

[demonsp]

Hang on back filter. How much water was changed?What was the water source? Whats used for water movement?

 

[aiello]

30 and then 55 gl. i have iwaki tr70 pump and one extra power head in the tank

 

[aiello]

ihave r o unit

 

[mikesommers]

Re: ph

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12329530#post12329530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aiello
whats the best way to lower ph

How high is high? What test kit are you using?

 

[mikesommers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12330010#post12330010 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aiello
30 and then 55 gl. i have iwaki tr70 pump and one extra power head in the tank

What kind of salt are you using?

 

[aiello]

8.8 maybe higher im using aqaurium pharmeceuticales high range ph drops and instant ocean salt

 

[demonsp]

Didnt understand the water movement tools? Is this a 150 gallon?
Any powerheads?

 

[mikesommers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12330484#post12330484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aiello
8.8 maybe higher im using aqaurium pharmeceuticales high range ph drops and instant ocean salt

What's the PH on the water when you mix it? I have seen Instant Ocean and Reef crystals have problems here recently. You might want to really test your water that you mix. What's the CA+, ALK, and so on. It may end up being in the salt mix and if so you may want to try a different mix.

 

[rbursek]

Sounds like a testing error, take a sample to the LFS and have them test it.

 

[mikesommers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12336793#post12336793 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rbursek
Sounds like a testing error, take a sample to the LFS and have them test it.

Could be. I agree. Is anything stressed out or unhappy? I use API for my PH and 8.3 - 8.8 is very little difference on color chart. So the big question is, are all the animals happy?? If so don't try to fix what isn't broken!

Good Luck!:thumbsup:

 

[aiello]

sorry went to sleep. i have a iwaki md70 for a 150gl with 2 returns for circulation and 1 rio 1700 power head in the tank

 

[demonsp]

Wheres that powerhead facing?

 

[DEXNC]

sounds like you are replacing evaporated water from your tank with pre-mix salt water, you should be using just ro water.