How to raise pH without raising ALK???

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Area 51 Exotics, Aug 14, 2005.

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  1. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I'm having some problems keeping the pH up in my water. :confused:

    Current Readings:
    pH: 7.9
    Amonia: 0
    Nitrite: 0
    Nitrate: 0
    Alkalinity: 5.0 meql
    Calcium: 450

    I've been putting in Kent Marine Superbuffer dKH in which will bring up my pH but it's driving my Alkalinity through the roof!

    Any ideas???

    I did read this article and he says that an aceptable pH range is from 7.8 - 8.5???

    http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2002/chem.htm
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2005
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