Who checks PH

[Aquattro]

I checked mine in 2003. It was low so I threw the meter out. Haven't had trouble since.

[The Guy]

Thanks everyone my suspicions have been confirmed.

[emerald crab]

In my tank over 24 hours it swings between 7.9 and 8.35. The low value is the night time. The tank is about 6 ft from the deck door and the door stays partially open overnight summertime.
If you do just a test, it depends a lot when you do it and if you don't like the value, what do you do with it?

[dcw1sfu]

I monitor mine with my apex. For me i just find a comfort in knowing things are dialed in just right when dosing. Mine ranges from about 8.05 to 8.23 daily.

[emerald crab]

Originally Posted by dcw1sfu

I monitor mine with my apex. For me i just find a comfort in knowing things are dialed in just right when dosing. Mine ranges from about 8.05 to 8.23 daily.

You must have a light bioload.

[Dearth]

Last time I checked PH was when I started up my big tank a year or so ago

[spit.fire]

my apex tells me what it is... never pay any attention to it tho

[AquaticExpressions]

Chasing pH is a dangerous game.

If you have aragonite based substrate, live rock, and use good buffers then there is no reason in my opinion.

It is important when using Kalk or a Calcium reactor but that is about it.

If you are using 2 part you just need to check your salinity...

[dcw1sfu]

Originally Posted by emerald crab

You must have a light bioload.

Lots of SPS and pretty much maxed bioload wise with fish. However i dose alk on the hour which i find keeps my PH really stable.

[emerald crab]

I dose Ca and Alk(sodium carbonate) every ½ hour. It helps keeping it up, but not much about day-night swings.
My main bioload are the corals (SPS). I have some fish, mainly utility fish.
This shows once again that every tank is different.