pH traumatizes me
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MoshJosh
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Not ideal, but may not pose an immediate danger assuming it has been a long standing issue or has happened slowly over time. Given your reaction I am assuming your tank does not normally run that low (or this is the first time testing it which is fair haha)? What is your normal pH?
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littlehermit0
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My normal pH is 7.7 and 8.0 when I open windows
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littlehermit0
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ITS USELESS!!!
I open windows and my pH goes from 7.7 to 8.0 and never higher. Then it goes back to 7.7 immediately when I close windows
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littlehermit0
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Yeah kind of, it's high because it's a small house yet my freshwater tank has still very high pH
You haven't got much saltwater in that sample, are you sure you've complied with the instructions? You can't just add alkalinity buffers to raise pH indefinitely, it'll just send your alkalinity through the roof.This is my pH at night, and it scared me alot because I just found out, will this kill my invertebrates or live rock?ill get the buffer soon
lmfbs
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Sorry - I'm asking about the numbers. For example, inside my office where I am right now, the CO2 levels are 461 with the windows closed (and they've been closed all day - it's 1030pm here).
That's pretty normal for my house and they don't drop too much when the windows are open. Outside it's about 421.
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littlehermit0
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I did a "secret method" on my salifert test, where I can use 1 drop to be accurate enough and saves 500 tests, but nevermind, what I wanted to buy is the strachem pH "buffer" or easier, JBL pH plus
Reefering1
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Ultimately there are only so many factors with pH. Co2 in water that comes from the room, a bacterial bloom can produce excessive co2, and photosynthesis consumes co2(raising ph). Additives can drive off co2(while raising dkh) but will return once tank is equalized with room co2. Excessive co2 is the only cause of low ph. Solve the problem at the source. It goes up with windows open only to drop back down. Maybe run a exhaust fan or erv sys. If that's not a option, You can try asking for family and pets to try breathing less. Or find ways to spend more time outside, for "their" health.
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littlehermit0
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You guys have this tool? Never though about it but I'll buy it if I find it
Ok, can you just do the test properly in case the reagent is overwhelming the sample, just this one time?
Reefering1
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I use one of these for the last 4 years. Very consistent if you take care if it. Buy one, cry once, change batteries every 5 years and you get a number with no color interpretation required
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GlassMunky
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Do NOT use any kind of “ph buffer”
They will just make your other parameters go all wonky.
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littlehermit0
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You are welcome, lol. What is your Alkalinity at?
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8.3 after dosing sodium bicarbonate
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