ph problem too low. cant get it up

[fishguy007]

my ph in my tank is going to 7.8 all the time. how can i bring it to 8.3 to stabilize it.

i am using a ph buffer and this does not seem to bring it up at all.

sometimes if i use more of the buffer, i am able to bring it to 8.4 and then it goes back to 7.8 the next day.

[Aquattro]

what's your Alk at?

[MikeP]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

what's your Alk at?

That's what I was going to ask. Also what size is your tank?

[untamed]

Your pH probably goes up and down in a daily cycle. Measure it right before your lights come on and I expect you will get a much higher reading. I don't think you should be attempting to do anything with your pH and I suggest that you stop adding that buffer (assuming this is the only reason you are doing it).

[fishguy007]

dont know what the alk is at. dont have a test kit

[fishguy007]

i keep hearing that the ph must be a constant 8.3 so that is why i am adding the buffer. i want to keep it at that. mine is at 7.3.......

would a tnak cycle cause ph to do down. my tank is new

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by fishguy007

dont know what the alk is at. dont have a test kit

you need one. And Ca. get rid of the pH kit. Trade it for ammonia to get through your cycle.