Who checks PH

[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

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by spit.fire

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

Problem with that is that unless you perform maintenance and calibration regularly, it's not accurate. Best that you don't pay attention to it

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Problem with that is that unless you perform maintenance and calibration regularly, it's not accurate. Best that you don't pay attention to it

once i hook my calcium reactor up i MIGHT calibrate it.... as long as its within 1.5points i dont really care tho

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by spit.fire

once i hook my calcium reactor up i MIGHT calibrate it.... as long as its within 1.5points i dont really care tho

I've never even worried about it with my reactor.

[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.