Seachem reef buffer

[Dr RBG]

The lfs said I should add buffer this to raise my pH.

1 The instructions state I should mix it with fresh water but I have a saltwater tank. Is that right?
2 If that is correct would it be better to add the mixed solution to the ATO reservoir so it goes in slowly, rather than add it all at once to the tank?

Thanks:worried:

 

[nereefpat]

Despite clever marketing, buffers don't raise pH. This is a product (either baking soda, washing soda, or a mixture of both). It will raise alk. Don't use it unless you are testing for, and need to raise, all.

 

[mcgyvr]

I would suggest not caring about nor testing ph...
But yes you can mix the product in freshwater...thats normal for other products too

What is your ph that prompted the need to dose

 

[Dr RBG]

pH 7.7

 

[mcgyvr]

pH 7.7

Lowish but not an issue..
In general most recommend against trying to chase a perfect PH number.. Let it be what its going to be in your home/environment

When you start to have corals its best to monitor your alk instead and keep that one stable. Its related to PH in a way..

 

[Tripod1404]

Trying to chase a specif pH point is a battle you cannot win. It depends on the amount of CO2 (and to a lesser extend organic acids) your tank is exposed to. Adding a buffering reagent will only raise the pH temporarily before it drops back to the previous equilibrium spot. Adding more buffer to compensate for that will eventually spike the alkalinity and cause calcium to precipitate.

If you want to increase pH, use a CO2 scrubber for the skimmer air intake or allow it to suck air directly from outside, or use a refugium.

 

[Ron Reefman]

All the above advise is good... and now you know not to completely trust your LFS. Selling you stuff to raise pH is a foole's errand for you and a way for the LFS to make a buck off a newbie!

 

[Dr RBG]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks all. I think I understand. :wavehand:

 

[bmrigs]

If you are testing in the morning then p.h. is generally low anyways. Test when lights have been on awhile.