what is your PH level in SPS tank?

[acropora4u]

Now that i have raise my PH level to almost 8.3 the SPS are really showing polyp extension..

 

[ThePhoReefer]

Mines really low 8.2- 7.8 even with newly add co2 scrubber

 

[acropora4u]

Mines really low 8.2- 7.8 even with newly add co2 scrubber

mine was the same before adding a kalk reactor, makes a huge difference

 

[Nyg215]

My tank swings from 8.3-8.6 daily with the use of a co2 scrubber and alk dosing using soda ash

 

[acropora4u]

My tank swings from 8.3-8.6 daily with the use of a co2 scrubber and alk dosing using soda ash

Do you dose kalkwasser mixed with soda ash?

 

[Nyg215]

Do you dose kalkwasser mixed with soda ash?

Nope, just BRS soda ash mixed with RO water

 

[Reefltx]

Just 2-part Esv and co2 scrubber.

 

[jmichaelh7]

I'm at 8.26 right now with windows open and co2 scrubber.

yesterday after work i was 7.86 but i think it was because the calcium reactor adjustment and closed windows with everyone home

 

[biecacka]

Mine stays between 8.1-8.23 daily. But it is cold here and the windows are all shut etc.


corey

 

[lubeck]

Now that i have raise my PH level to almost 8.3 the SPS are really showing polyp extension..

How did you raise it?
can’t get mine above 8. Ranges 7.7 to 8. I’m curious once it’s warm and the windows are open if It helps.

 

[ReefRondo]

CO2 scrubber on my skimmer intake and a PIV unit mounted on the ceiling of the room the tank is in.

 

[Bfragale]

Before calcium reactor I would run 8.1-8.3

after new calcium reactor i fluctuate 7.9-8.1.

 

[acropora4u]

Nope, just BRS soda ash mixed with RO water

do you put the soda asj into the kalk reactor...i did not know that soda ASH raises PH like kalk?

 

[Paul B]

I think the last time I checked my pH was in the 70s. I don't remember the numbers. :oops:

 

[biecacka]

Before calcium reactor I would run 8.1-8.3

after new calcium reactor i fluctuate 7.9-8.1.

I believe this will be my case as well. I will be putting my reactor online soon and am expecting a slight drop in my ph


corey

 

[Dburr1014]

8.2 /8.4 daily

 

[Dburr1014]

Before calcium reactor I would run 8.1-8.3

after new calcium reactor i fluctuate 7.9-8.1.

My effluent runs right into my skimmer to drive off the excess CO2. My skimmer also has outside air. Both helped a lot.

 

[blaxsun]

7.95-8.15.

 

[Nyg215]

do you put the soda asj into the kalk reactor...i did not know that soda ASH raises PH like kalk?

No, I premix the soda ash/rodi water and add it to my dosing reservoir. No need for a stirrer with either. Super simple and helps raise ph a lot.