why is my pH so high

tt101 · #1 03-31-2012, 09:19 PM

hey everyone,
i tested my tank with liquid pH testers and im getting 8.6 consistently....im worried because i think thats too high.....its consistent and not changing so is it possible to keep fish, inverts and various corals alive with that pH. if not what can i do to lower it to 8.0 or 8.3?
thanks

Nano · #2 03-31-2012, 09:37 PM

have any livestock at the moment? whats your tap waters ph? it should be more neutral

tt101 · #3 03-31-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nano

have any livestock at the moment? whats your tap waters ph? it should be more neutral

i dont have any livestock in there, its been about a week since i started cycling. i havent tested the pH directly out of the tap but i'll do that now and post the results...

tt101 · #4 03-31-2012, 11:27 PM

alright i tested fresh out of the tap and it was pH of 7.6 which actually amazes me considering i have kept so many fresh water fish in here that would have needed lower pH

reefgirl189 · #5 03-31-2012, 11:27 PM

What are you using to test it with?

tt101 · #6 03-31-2012, 11:35 PM

im using the master test kit, liquid pH tester. im not using the paper pH testing thing.

im following the directions word by word....5 ml's of the water and 3 drops of the liquid tester. then i shake the test tube and then test immediately like it says to do

Nano · #7 03-31-2012, 11:38 PM

master by nutrafin?