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Old 02-05-2012, 08:21 PM
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low ph

Some help guys. My Ph is 7.7 I know its not dangerously low, but I wanna get it in the 8 area. I know about the lime and baking soda tricks. My question is I heard alittle bit about air stones. Can I lut one in the sump? Would it help that much? I have a pin point Ph tester so its pretty much on. Also night and day its the same. It's not fully stocked, but about 20 corals and frags.
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:29 PM
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what is your lighting schedule like?
have you tested PH morning... afternoon and night?
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:33 PM
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I know u guys r thinking there is alot to account for like any reactors going, winxows, air flow, alk, etc. just asking about the airstone and lets just say its kinda a basic tank, whats a quick fix. Thanx
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:35 PM
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Lights r 11:30 - 6:00. Then I have a 5500 k bulb over my 30 gallon fuge for the rest of the day.
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:42 PM
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so from 6:30p - 11:30a the fuge lights are on.. is that what you are saying?
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:00 PM
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Yes you could use an airstone, but you will end up with a lot of salt creep doing so due to all of the tiny bubbles breaking in the air.

You would be better served to increase your surface agitation - either in your sump or DT and see if that brings the pH up a little further.
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Old 02-06-2012, 12:51 AM
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Winter months are tough on PH.Crack a window for a bit every day.
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Old 02-06-2012, 01:22 AM
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In my experience I think that running the air line of skimmer to outside is a simple an effective way to aid pH issues. I have mine setup that way and I also have a CO2 scrubber in between and my pH stays between 8.2 and 8.4
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- 3-160w LED Pacific Sun Black Python Units
- 2-Ecotech Vortech MP40w EcoSmart Wavemaker Pumps
- 30G x-high octopus tank 70w 20K MH w/ 18w actinics and 40lbs of LR
- 30G long (48") fuge w/ macro algae (chaeto, gracilaria, C. serrulata & prolifera) lit by DIY fluorescent lighting and magroves in mud lit by 2-225 red/blue LED panels
- Reeflo Hammerhead Pump w/ full system manifold
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- 40w Pentair Lifegard UV Sterilizer
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