Low PH

Ok all I'm a newbie with a low ph problem. I just started to cure my rock. I'm using BRS reef saver rock which is dead of course. I just finished filling and started up my system yesterday. I used RO/DI water and Coralife marine salt mix.

I have tested all the parameters yet but my salinity is at 1.027, ph is at 7.85 water temp is 80. I'm using two different ph meters an American pinpoint and the ph meter from my reef keeper lite.

I don't know if this is normal and it will balance itself off or if I need to do something. Any advice is appreciated

Thanks
Ed

 

You could always add ph buffer to level out your ph. Also are you using RO/DI water when you make saltwater or add to top off?

 

During the curing process I wouldn't worry about your PH. Also PH is important but PH stability is far more important that it being 8.2

 

I say you let it cycle first then worry about the PH like Jason said.

Worry about the other parameters a then worry about the PH once everythings fine.

 

Agree with others. If curious - do a late day test before lights go off. It starts low and goes up during the day.

 

Yes I am. I use a 75gpd RO / DI filter

 

well adding rodi water naturaly lowers your ph but i would worry about adding any kind of buffer or kalk tilll at least the cycle is over

 

The ph is stable at 7.85 a nd has been since yesterday. I'll check it during the day as these readings have been at night after work. Thanks for the help I'll work on getting thru the cyc,e first and then the ph.. Thanks everyone

 

hey i just realized your in miami maybe we can trade some stuff some time or whatever let me know if you ever need any helps its nice having another south floridan on here

 

Newreef that sounds great. It is good to have someone close. I'm sure we will end up trading and getting together down the road. ;D

Ed