pH HIGH!!!!

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by jack102367, Jan 23, 2011.

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  1. jack102367

    jack102367 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I've just added the RO/DI water and the salt to my tank (2 days ago). I'm working on getting the salinity correct....currently 26.7. The problem is the pH is 11.8, how the heck can that be right? Is this normal when you first start up a tank, if not what the heck can be wrong?
     
    jack102367, Jan 23, 2011
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    That's not normal.

    I would doublecheck the reading with another kit. If you still get a ridiculously high reading again, was your base rock hand-made? If so, the cement hasn't finished curing yet.
     
    inwall75, Jan 23, 2011
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  3. lam2558

    lam2558 Plankton

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    do a water check at a local store
     
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  4. jack102367

    jack102367 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    it looks to be correct. The dead rock is from an ancient reef (dug up in inland Florida I believe) and the sand is the CaribSea SeaFlor Special Grade Reef Sand.
     
    jack102367, Jan 23, 2011
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  5. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    woa....11.8 pH?! somethings up how old is your test?
     
    Bunner, Jan 25, 2011
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  6. newguy420

    newguy420 Skunk Shrimp

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    Did you clean the tank before filling? If so, what did you use?? That is unusually high. Like strong base high ( drain cleaner). I hope it's just a bad test!
     
    newguy420, Jan 25, 2011
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