PH Problem

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by antonio101, Jun 11, 2006.

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  1. antonio101

    antonio101 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi me again haveing a problem keeping my PH up.Its keeps going down to 8 and 8.2 I like to keep it @ 8.4 my reek seens to like it there, What can I do to to keep it @8.4
     
    antonio101, Jun 11, 2006
    antonio101, Jun 11, 2006
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  2. acenia

    acenia Spaghetti Worm

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    I use seachem PH buffer. it works great for me... Ill use it every other day to get it up at the point i want it to... and then once in a while to keep it at that point.
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    There is nothing wrong with it being at 8.2 or even 8.0. There are many ph buffers on the market though to help you maintain your ph.
     
    coral reefer, Jun 11, 2006
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  4. scottfarcuz

    scottfarcuz Plankton

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    Adding buffer to raise the PH is not the best solution. It could raise alkalinity to an unsafe level.

    Low PH can be caused by several factors. Most common problem for me is excess carbon dioxide buildup in my house. Low alk could also be the problem if you aren't testing for it.

    Here is great article on low ph problems and cures
    http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php
     
    scottfarcuz, Jun 14, 2006
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