Low Ph

[xclusive252]

The Ph in my tank is reading 7.87. I just calibrated the probe so I know its not that as I have 2 probes and both reading the same and both reading 10.0 when I place them in the cal. fluid. Is there a way to raise the Ph and not go crazy with a bunch of dosing or stuff like that?

 

[vio]

Do u dose Carbon? Vodka,Vinegar? running a long skimmer airline pulling air from outside,help the PH.

 

[vio]

If, u run Calcium reactor ,check CO2, u may not need so much ( CO2 bubbles per minute) also try to use Soda lime. Also increase water flow.

 

[lnevo]

Crack a window

 

[Moneymaks24]

+1

 

[SirReefalot]

How is you ALK? I always had problems with my PH until I started to use B ionic. Now my ALK PH and calcium are always perfect.

 

[Dtech07]

If your levels of alk, Ca, and Mag are correct in your MD and your probe is working correctly then I would look at increasing you Oxygen levels in your system.
Ways of doing it:
Ensure your skimmer is well maintained and clean
Adding a airstone to sump, fuge, or back of MD
Adjusting water levels or baffles in sump/fuge to create a better water falls
Small beaker with cork filled with 1 cup of Peroxide and a lead fishing shot (1oz), tubing placed in the center of cork and make air tight with tubing running to tank (sump/fuge) with De-fuser air stone.
Clean all pest algaes out
Trim back any Macro Algae's

 

[e_baer]

If you have a fuge, keep the lights running 24/7 to increase O2 in the water.

 

[d5332]

7.8 is fine
Are your fish alive?
Are your corals alive?

Dont chase PH, its like chasing a ghost and it will drive you insane

 

[Dtech07]

7.8 is fine
Are your fish alive?
Are your corals alive?

Dont chase PH, its like chasing a ghost and it will drive you insane

+1:banghead: