Well Just got a PH monitor finally but the thing is saying my ph is way to high, i dont know if the prob is its not calibrated right or what (it was a hand me down probe) but prior to putting it in my tank it was used on kuyas and it read fine, so if its the case how can i lower my ph naturally but slowly? its reading 8.5ish
Ph High, What do I do?
- Thread starter Chris5
- Start date
- Location
- Washington Heights, NY
First thing you should do is make sure the probe is reading correctly. You can get fluid packets to calibrate the probe but I would just use a test kit right now to make sure.
And if it is at 8.5 I would do nothing. 8.5 isn't too extreme and it will come down on its own if you don't dose anything. Some people keep their ph at 8.3/8.4 all the time.
And if it is at 8.5 I would do nothing. 8.5 isn't too extreme and it will come down on its own if you don't dose anything. Some people keep their ph at 8.3/8.4 all the time.
Tru your right, just got alittle concerned for the inverts in my tank, it goes down to 8.3 steadily at night but never gets to 8.2...I will test the probe but should i try that ph lowering stuff ever or no, just curious what an alarming leveled ph would be that i should watch for....:starfish:
- Location
- Washington Heights, NY
First, I would really check if the probe is correct. How are you adding alk?
If you really want to lower it quickly you can add CO2, add seltzer water or add vinegar. BUT before you do anything, read this http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.php, and make sure the probe is correct.
If you really want to lower it quickly you can add CO2, add seltzer water or add vinegar. BUT before you do anything, read this http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.php, and make sure the probe is correct.
- Location
- Howell, NJ
i would check ur ph with another reliable tester to see what ur tank reading is... its a possibilitie that ur alk is off balance to... but before we go there double and triple check ur ph...
- Location
- NY
cali_reef said:
Pierce, is one brand of pee better than others?
I kinda like mine. :smash: Not sure what the going rate is, but I'd sell it by the ounce if anyone is interested! :lol:master
- Location
- Stony Point, NY
hahahahaha you guys are tooo funny !
- Location
- NY
masterswimmer said:Pierce, is one brand of pee better than others?
master
On second thought, I reconsidered. I shouldn't sell it. That's not right. All my MR buds have been too good to me :hug: . I'll give it away free, you just have to hold the cup! :biggrin:
master
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
white vinagar will bring it down, calibrate ur probe...
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