PH Problem/ Well Maybe

untamed · #1 12-05-2010, 03:23 AM

Nobody's pH is anything exact. Everyone's pH fluctuates daily. Your's may be just a snapshot of a moment during the day. I would trust your calibrated probes much more than most other tests. Your measurement is a bit low, likely a morning test.

Madreefer · #2 12-05-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by untamed

Nobody's pH is anything exact. Everyone's pH fluctuates daily. Your's may be just a snapshot of a moment during the day. I would trust your calibrated probes much more than most other tests. Your measurement is a bit low, likely a morning test.

It's 7.5 at lights out and 7.6 during the day. Is it a problem and how do I bring it up without affecting my other water parameters? Thanks

chris88 · #3 12-05-2010, 08:06 AM

start using kalk for your calcium and alk needs or used baked baking soda for you alk needs. Both will raise your ph.

tlo · #4 12-05-2010, 02:22 PM

I have been following this thread as I have the same problem as well. I use "baked" baking soda for kh, but maybe I will try kalk and see if it makes a difference

BlueTang<3 · #5 12-05-2010, 02:54 PM

Dont mess with it ph probes are recommended changing 6 months to a year and much sooner if exposed to air. I would go with the test kit. My probe ready 7.6 and elos test kit reads 8.3.

tgrover · #6 12-05-2010, 03:40 PM

What's an idea pH for soft coral typically?

PoonTang · #7 12-05-2010, 04:26 PM

Honestly, unless something in your tank is causing you to think that there is a problem then you don't have a problem. Don't mess with it unless the condition of your livestock would warrant it. Most people here never even bother to check it. Me included, never had a clue what my ph was for over 2 years until I bought a controller that had a ph probe.