ph question

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  1. frogman5

    frogman5 Astrea Snail

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    today when i tested my ph i noticed that it is a little low prolly around 7.8-8 and i have heard that it should be around 8.2- 8.4 is this correct and what should i do to raise it
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Need to know your Mag, Alk/Dkh and Cal levels first. And at what time of day did you test your ph at? Luna
     
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  3. frogman5

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    i tested it at about 3:20

    and i dont have the other test yet so tommorow i will go get those test

    do u kno if there is a big test thing with all these those test in it or will i have to buy each one seperate
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    3:20pm Im assuming right? Most/some test kits will have the Cal and Alk/Dkh, but not the Mag. The mag will be separate. Luna
     
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  5. frogman5

    frogman5 Astrea Snail

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    yeh ur correct and here is a pic of the test i did and i will go get those test tommorow


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  6. frogman5

    frogman5 Astrea Snail

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    maybe a little higher but not sure wat do u guys think
     
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  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    what test kit are you using?
     
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  8. lunatik_69

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    Thats looks like API. Luna
     
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  9. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    i just ordered there complete kit online... was looking for an easier way to decipher the colors... oh well...
     
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  10. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Hi, it is a little difficult reading the API (I have that also) but it looks in between colors so 8.1. You are good. There are two "big test things", "Saltwater Master Test kit" and "Reef Master Test Kit" both by API. You need to get both to cover everything.
     
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