Lowering ph
 

I have a tank that's 3 weeks old

20 gallon
15 lb's live rock

amonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
SG 10.24
Calcium 400
KH 110
Temp 81
PH 8.5

I think the target PH should be 8.2 and mine is a bit high. Should I be woried about it? What is the best way to lower PH?

How are you testing?

High pH: Causes and Cures:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.htm

Low pH: Causes and Cures:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm


And the rest of the reef chemistry links I usually post :biggrin: :

Aquarium System Volume Calculator:

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/volcalc.html

The Reef Chemistry Calculator:

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.htm

Magnesium in Reef Aquaria:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2003/chem.htm

Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

Thanks for the replies

I tested with a hagen kit, and after reading the article posted by Beverly and talking to some one at the fish store I think I'll take some water in to get tested befor I do anything.

Thanks, Myles

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When I got my pinpoint PH monitor I tested against the liquid kits. I found that it read high. What did you find out from the LFS?