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Mcsommerfeld · 07/02/2012, 06:41 AM

What is the best way to raise the Ph level? I am at a consistent 7.7-7.8. When I dose for Alk I get an instant rise, but it's only temporary...very temporary...like 10 min.

Thanks!!

SoLiD · 07/02/2012, 06:51 AM

Fresh Air, Mate... CO2 build up is the most common cause of low pH. Opening up the windows and letting some fresh air in would be the simplest fix. Or you can find a way to run your skimmer air line to pull from the outside.

Mcsommerfeld · 07/02/2012, 06:56 AM

Wow, have to say I never knew that! Thanx! I'll give it a shot and post the results!

rps3 · 07/02/2012, 06:57 AM

I would check your pH broke (if your running one, which seems so) before you start trying to bring up the pH.

Sometimes getting freash air is harder then it is. Look into "CO2 Scrubber with Soda Lime"

Mcsommerfeld · 07/02/2012, 08:55 AM

PH probe was just calibrated today, now says 8.01

Mcsommerfeld · 07/02/2012, 08:55 AM

What is and how do I use a CO2 scrubber?

EricSIny · 07/02/2012, 09:07 AM

What is your current alk?

Mcsommerfeld · 07/02/2012, 09:43 AM

Tested between 9 & 10 dkh about an hour ago. Current Ph is at 7.95

allsps40 · 07/02/2012, 10:40 AM

I dose kalk in my ATO water. This keeps the Ph at around 8.2-8.3 and alk at around 9 as long as I keep up on the dose and refilling the ATO.

skunkmere · 07/02/2012, 11:59 AM

this is a sure way to remedy your problem.. dont look at the PH. just be worried if its above 8.5 and below 7.2. Dont spend money or think about moving you tank outside. every reefer goes through this PH Worrying phase, it really doesnt matter if its not 8.3.

bertoni · 07/02/2012, 11:24 PM

I agree that pH at 7.8 is fine. 7.7 might be low enough to cause some minor issues, but I wouldn't spend a lot of money trying to raise it, personally. Limewater can help in some cases, but your tank seems to have a lot of aeration, which might mean that only fresher air (via an air exchange, a carbon dioxide scrubber, or a line to the skimmer from outside) would be likely to have much effect.

Mcsommerfeld · 07/03/2012, 08:50 PM

So I simply attached an line tube to my skimmer and ran the tube out from under my tank stand to an open area near a window that I frequently open and the Ph have come up! It's running a consistent 8.01 to 8.05. I can't believe this worked! Fresh air is all it took! Cheapest fix ever!

SoLiD · 07/03/2012, 10:54 PM

You're Welcome Buddy.

SoLiD · 07/03/2012, 11:11 PM

07/02/2012, 06:41 AM	#1
Mcsommerfeld Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 179	P.h., !* What is the best way to raise the Ph level? I am at a consistent 7.7-7.8. When I dose for Alk I get an instant rise, but it's only temporary...very temporary...like 10 min. Thanks!!

07/02/2012, 06:51 AM	#2
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 893	Fresh Air, Mate... CO2 build up is the most common cause of low pH. Opening up the windows and letting some fresh air in would be the simplest fix. Or you can find a way to run your skimmer air line to pull from the outside. __________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...

07/02/2012, 10:40 AM	#9
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,700	I dose kalk in my ATO water. This keeps the Ph at around 8.2-8.3 and alk at around 9 as long as I keep up on the dose and refilling the ATO. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

07/02/2012, 11:24 PM	#11
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 68,814	I agree that pH at 7.8 is fine. 7.7 might be low enough to cause some minor issues, but I wouldn't spend a lot of money trying to raise it, personally. Limewater can help in some cases, but your tank seems to have a lot of aeration, which might mean that only fresher air (via an air exchange, a carbon dioxide scrubber, or a line to the skimmer from outside) would be likely to have much effect. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

07/03/2012, 10:54 PM	#13
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 893	You're Welcome Buddy. __________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...

07/02/2012, 06:56 AM	#3
Mcsommerfeld Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 179	Wow, have to say I never knew that! Thanx! I'll give it a shot and post the results!

07/02/2012, 06:57 AM	#4
rps3 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 212	I would check your pH broke (if your running one, which seems so) before you start trying to bring up the pH. Sometimes getting freash air is harder then it is. Look into "CO2 Scrubber with Soda Lime"

07/02/2012, 08:55 AM	#5
Mcsommerfeld Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 179	PH probe was just calibrated today, now says 8.01

07/02/2012, 09:07 AM	#7
EricSIny Moved On Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 445	What is your current alk?

07/02/2012, 09:43 AM	#8
Mcsommerfeld Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 179	Tested between 9 & 10 dkh about an hour ago. Current Ph is at 7.95

07/02/2012, 11:59 AM	#10
skunkmere Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 6,162	this is a sure way to remedy your problem.. dont look at the PH. just be worried if its above 8.5 and below 7.2. Dont spend money or think about moving you tank outside. every reefer goes through this PH Worrying phase, it really doesnt matter if its not 8.3.

07/03/2012, 08:50 PM	#12
Mcsommerfeld Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 179	So I simply attached an line tube to my skimmer and ran the tube out from under my tank stand to an open area near a window that I frequently open and the Ph have come up! It's running a consistent 8.01 to 8.05. I can't believe this worked! Fresh air is all it took! Cheapest fix ever!

07/03/2012, 11:11 PM	#14
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 893	__________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...