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7.5...How low is low? In 99% of cases, I don't advise chasing a pH number and wouldn't try to increase it.
I have one of my flow makers pointing at the top to make sure gas exchanges but talked to a buddy of mine and said the same thing about opening a window. Hopefully that works!!Couple things you can do to up PH. Some simple things would be to open a window, allow more fresh air in. Another would be to up your surface agitation to promote more gas exchange, simply point a powerhead more towards the surface.
How low was it going?
Yeah I have some API test stripsWhat are you using to test it? While 7.5 is a bit low, my money is on the test being bad- which is almost always what is causing a reading of 7.5 in most home aquariums.
Haven’t done a water change in a few days, and I am using the premade water from my LFS.Certain salt mixes also have different parameters which could affect PH, if you switch salt mixes you may see an increase, but it would probably be temporary unless you are doing water changes often
Often times premixed from lfs. Is mixed to the bare minimum 1.o22 to 1.o23. Less salt per gallon sold. Equals 10 to 20 % more profit over 1.026. And ph runs lower when mixed at minimums. In the long run an rodi and mixing your owne will save you a little bit over a years time and offer better parameters. All while providing better accessibility to much needed water for emergenciesHaven’t done a water change in a few days, and I am using the premade water from my LFS.
7.5...
Yeah I have some API test strips
We’re all good now!! Thanks!I'd ignore pH for now. It is a more advanced thing to worry about, and a pH meter is the way to go if you do want to measure it.