ph question

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  1. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    i have a question about ph. my water test great in every test but ph. it is a constant 7.8. i do not understand why. can anybody tell me what i need to do without raising dkh and calcium. thanks
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    For low pH, I would try running the airline from your skimmer outside, and see if it rises. usually, these issues can be attributed to CO2 buildup in the house.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    how long should it take for me to notice a change? i have a tube ran out my window now.
     
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    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    It usually happens over a few hours. It usually takes a decent bit of time for it to show a significant difference.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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