Ph issues

[Rocks reef]

what media are you using?

Color changing CO2 absorbant from Med Vet

 

[Rocks reef]

FWIW, we have diy two part recipes using hydroxide as well. They predate the commercial versions., though I am glad someone now makes it for folks who do not want to diy. :)

Randy definitely knows his stuff. Hydroxide will DEFINITELY increase pH

 

[Rocks reef]

For sure. It’s not cheap, but it’s very effective.

It is actually cheaper than anything you buy from a “reef” store! Way cheaper to be honest

 

[Addicted2Acro]

It is actually cheaper than anything you buy from a “reef” store! Way cheaper to be honest

No I mean the Not a Feesh 2 part. That is not cheap. Do it yourself I am sure is extremely cheap if you feel comfortable doing it. I havent looked into it. Not A Feesh adds traces to the mix also. Just easier. But not the cheapest option for sure.

 

[Addicted2Acro]

It is actually cheaper than anything you buy from a “reef” store! Way cheaper to be honest

Why do you keep phrasing it "reef" store? Do you not like "reef" stores?

 

[Rocks reef]

Why do you keep phrasing it "reef" store? Do you not like "reef" stores?

You pay the reef tax buying from reef stores. Not a feesh two part is sodium hydroxide. Which if you follow Randy’s DIY, you get the same results for a fraction of the price.

 

[Addicted2Acro]

You pay the reef tax buying from reef stores. Not a feesh two part is sodium hydroxide. Which if you follow Randy’s DIY, you get the same results for a fraction of the price.

Dude you pay an XYZ tax buying from every XYZ store. If you follow Captain Cucumber's guide to growing cucumbers you get the same results as paying the "grocery store tax", but cucumber seeds are a fraction of the cost. However, the Time Tax is quite high.

For you, instead of paying the "reef store" store tax, you pay the Rock's Reef's Time Tax. For me, the tax on my time to do it myself is higher than the reef store tax, so I prefer to pay the reef store tax.

Some people have more money than time. Some people have dramatically more time than money. Either way, don't degrade a profitable business the provides a service people are willing to pay for.

 

[DolphinDude09]

I agree with not chasing pH.
However, if you go with a CO2 scrubber. If you get media from other than a “reef” store, it’s pretty reasonable.
For example, I get a 38 pound bucket from Med Vet international for $98. It will last me probably a year. If you got that much from a reef store you’d be paying about $500-600

I just got a CO2 scrubber and was wondering how everyone affords the media. Thank you for this info

 

[Addicted2Acro]

Dont "chase" PH, just dont let it get below 8 as much as possible and around 8.30 is ideal. Simple as that.