pH traumatizes me

[littlehermit0]

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

 

[MoshJosh]

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?

 

[Reefering1]

Buffer? You need good aeration and to open some windows

 

[littlehermit0]

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?

My normal pH is 7.7 and 8.0 when I open windows

 

[littlehermit0]

Buffer? You need good aeration and to open some windows

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

 

[lmfbs]

Do you happen to know the CO2 levels in your house with the windows open and closed?

 

[littlehermit0]

Do you happen to know the CO2 levels in your house with the windows open and closed?

Yeah kind of, it's high because it's a small house yet my freshwater tank has still very high pH

 

[Garf]

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

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.

 

[lmfbs]

Yeah kind of, it's high because it's a small house yet my freshwater tank has still very high pH

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.

 

[littlehermit0]

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.

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]

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.

 

[littlehermit0]

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.

You guys have this tool? Never though about it but I'll buy it if I find it

 

[Garf]

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

Ok, can you just do the test properly in case the reagent is overwhelming the sample, just this one time?

 

[Reefering1]

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

Amazon product ASIN B09PJV5CZD

 

[Reefering1]

Link didn't load. Here's screenshot

 

[littlehermit0]

Ok, can you just do the test properly in case the reagent is overwhelming the sample, just this one time?

Oh god... I SWEAR IT WAS ACCURATE BEFORE, the soda helped?!

 

[GlassMunky]

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

Do NOT use any kind of “ph buffer”
They will just make your other parameters go all wonky.

 

[littlehermit0]

Do NOT use any kind of “ph buffer”
They will just make your other parameters go all wonky.

this or nothing else

 

[Garf]

I SWEAR IT WAS ACCURATE BEFORE,

You are welcome, lol. What is your Alkalinity at?

 

[littlehermit0]

You are welcome, lol. What is your Alkalinity at?

8.3 after dosing sodium bicarbonate