Level up: What do you do to change the pH levels in your tank?
When we are trying to create our own little slice of the ocean where our saltwater ecosystem can thrive, then using the ocean parameters can be a reasonable starting point. Many reef keepers have found that keeping their pH at or near a certain level, such as 7-8 to 8.5, is beneficial to the health of the tank and below that range can be detrimental. Rarely is the concern figuring out how to lower the pH although overusing pH additives can cause issues. For some, the environmental conditions in and around the aquarium keep the pH in a desired range whereas others struggle to raise the pH into their desired range or maybe want to change it toward a specific desired level. Do you focus on achieving a specific pH, and if so, what do you do to change your pH?
Photo by @Pieces of the Ocean
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.dinkinsaquaticgardens.com
"Our mission is to help save the reefs by providing the highest quality live reef foods for every aquarium - from small biocubes to mid-sized reef aquariums, to giant aquaculture facilities" @Dinkins Aquatic Gardens
When we are trying to create our own little slice of the ocean where our saltwater ecosystem can thrive, then using the ocean parameters can be a reasonable starting point. Many reef keepers have found that keeping their pH at or near a certain level, such as 7-8 to 8.5, is beneficial to the health of the tank and below that range can be detrimental. Rarely is the concern figuring out how to lower the pH although overusing pH additives can cause issues. For some, the environmental conditions in and around the aquarium keep the pH in a desired range whereas others struggle to raise the pH into their desired range or maybe want to change it toward a specific desired level. Do you focus on achieving a specific pH, and if so, what do you do to change your pH?
Photo by @Pieces of the Ocean
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.dinkinsaquaticgardens.com
"Our mission is to help save the reefs by providing the highest quality live reef foods for every aquarium - from small biocubes to mid-sized reef aquariums, to giant aquaculture facilities" @Dinkins Aquatic Gardens