ny3papi Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 My P.H is curently at 8.0 how can i raise it naturally without the buffer, and what causes it to go up and down? Link to comment
tinyreef Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Originally posted by ny3papi how can i raise it naturally without the buffer i believe that's impossible. you have to use some kind of buffer, whether a buffer by itself or embedded within a salt mix (i.e. water-changes). organic acids from decay usually is the culprit for lower pH. inceased CO2 can also cause lower pH. Link to comment
CSMReef Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 A buffer is just an increase in alk. How long has your tank been set up ny3papi? Link to comment
knowse Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Befor trying a buffer, you should check to see if you have a co2 build up. Take a container of tank water and add an airstone to it. If the pH goes up within a few hours, you need more oxigen in your tank. Link to comment
ny3papi Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 ive had my tank for 4 weeks now,i doubt its the CO2 because i have a power head blowing good amounts of oxygen into the water , ive still got to get a skimmer so its probally an organic problem like tinyreef said Link to comment
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