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My pH is always on the low side and has been for several months. Should I try to raise it and if so, how?
My tank:
-57 gallon, mixed reef, moderate stocked with coral, smaller amount of live rock, 5 fish (tang and 4 chromis), 5 months old.
-pH swings from 7.55 to 7.95.
-recently calibrated pH apex probe.
-kH 8.5 to 7.5 (most recently 7.5 or slightly lower).
-1.0255 s.g. checked with multiple methods and constantly calibrated refractometer (using two sets of fluid).
-I have a gas water heater in the garage, gas range in kitchen, medium house and live in the city (if this matters).
-I use regular IO salt.
-If I vent the skimmer with fresh air from outside, pH raises maybe 0.1.
Thanks for any help!
Mike
My tank:
-57 gallon, mixed reef, moderate stocked with coral, smaller amount of live rock, 5 fish (tang and 4 chromis), 5 months old.
-pH swings from 7.55 to 7.95.
-recently calibrated pH apex probe.
-kH 8.5 to 7.5 (most recently 7.5 or slightly lower).
-1.0255 s.g. checked with multiple methods and constantly calibrated refractometer (using two sets of fluid).
-I have a gas water heater in the garage, gas range in kitchen, medium house and live in the city (if this matters).
-I use regular IO salt.
-If I vent the skimmer with fresh air from outside, pH raises maybe 0.1.
Thanks for any help!
Mike