low ph

Myka · #1 10-28-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

Maintaining consistent alkalinity is much more important than concerns regarding pH, again IME.

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by grimmer

how do i maintain alk at 125 to 145

Weekly testing, and the use of a commercial buffer to raise it. If you're looking for a product name, one of my favourites is Seachem Reef Buffer 8.3 which helps keep a higher pH. If you have a fish only tank it isn't as important, but if you have corals you should try to keep your alkalinity within a 1 dKH (less than 20 ppm) swing, so this may require dosing more than once a week.

fishytime · #2 10-28-2009, 10:49 PM

Agree with most of whats been said above,except for one thing....do not use sponge of any kind(unless you are prepared to clean it daily).

BlueTang<3 · #3 10-28-2009, 10:54 PM

forgot to mention thats the down fall with that is the upkeep i have crystal clear water but needs cleaning every second day but i think it is worth it good luck with the tank