PH is at 7.93

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by ranger2806, Apr 19, 2009.

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  1. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    well you dont have any of the typical problems. i dont think this is related to your lights as far as i can tell, i may have to do with macro or trace elements. whats magnesium like?

    and what the name of the buffer you are using
     
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  3. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    my mg was at 1080 and i use the kent pro buffer liquid. my cal was at like 620 i know its high and my alk was at 3.4
     
  4. Otty

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    Your Mg needs to be around 1350 to 1400. I would not panic on pH. Mine in the middle of winter gets around 7.8 because of the house being shut up and no fresh oxygen.
     
  5. ranger2806

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    when i bring my mg up will my ph rise
     
  6. Otty

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    Your getting way too far caught up on pH levels. It will change all day long. Are you check with a calibrated probe or a color test kit.
     
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  9. Otty

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    When was the last time you calibrated your probe???
     
  10. ranger2806

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    just did it last night for the first time
     
  11. Otty

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    If it was me I wouldn't get too up tite about it. 7.9 is not low. Open a window and it will go up
     
  12. ranger2806

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    cool thanks for the help.