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easiest way to raise ph

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MU8ST7ANG

ok so I checked all my parameters tonight and this is what i have
amm 0
nitrate 0
nitrite 0
ph 7.6
ca 520
alk 9.9
po4 0

Ok so maybe my problem is a low ph. What is the safest way to raise this
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Should also be measuring and maintaining magnesium levels....it’s all part of that pH / alkalinity thing going on. If I remember correctly, it should be around 1200 ppm...google it just to make sure.
 
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concept3

easiest way to raise pH for my tank is via Kalkwasser drip. this will also raise your calcium levels, but I see your Ca levels are at 520. Are you dosing Calcium as well, cuz I find it hard to get my Ca up that high unless you have no hard corals
 
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MU8ST7ANG

yes I dose 2 part. I also dose vodka. I need to get a mag test kit. I have a few hard corals and they are doing well. Maybe I will get the 8.3 and see if this helps
 
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Whitebird1

alk should be 7.94 meq/l at 520 ppm, both are off the chart high.
Mag- Have to test today but I raised mine to 1500-1600 with no ill effects and Hair algae
and brimoses are 99% eliminated.
PH Baking Soda works.
Greg
 
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vangvace

Is there a problem with the tank other than low pH? Chasing pH is a good way to muck up a tank and induce problems by trying to fix something that really isn't broken. When are you testing you pH levels? How locked up has your house been this winter? I bet it is the typically winter dip.
 
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MU8ST7ANG

went out and got a buffer and a mag test kit. i tested the mag 2 times using the salifert kit and it cam back at 1470 and 1500. The ph is at about 8.2 which seem like a huge change from yesterday
 
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