I need an explanation

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    This Q has to do with PH. Keep in mind that my PH is usually between 7.7-7.8(night) and 7.8-8.0(day). There where two occasions last week that I had the opportunity to open up the house. Both times, my PH shot up to almost 8.3 in no time. I understand why and how this ocurred, thats not the issue. I placed an air pump outside 2 days ago and ran the tubes inside the house and into my sump with an air stone. Now, my Q is, why is my PH still at 7.92(day) and not hitting the 8.3 mark when the house was open? Am I doing something wrong? Do I have the right idea, just not installing it correctly? I must admit that I am at a loss.:-/ Luna

    BTW, My numbers are as follows;
    Mag......1420
    Cal........420
    Dkh.......12.8
    Po4.........0
    Nh3.........0
    No2.........0
    No3.........0
    SG...........1.025
    Temp.........79
     
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  2. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    are you using any reactors I cant remember
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Hey buddy, I dont see how that would make a difference. If your reffering to a CA reactor, No. Luna
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    The only "reactor" that I have is a Phos reactor, but with A.R.M. media in it. Sorry, I over looked that. Luna
     
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  5. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    i am not sure if this could be a reason but would the difference in the amount of fresh air effect it... more with windows open the the air stone provides? just a thought
     
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  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What kind of pump did you use. The cheapest one on the shelf or, a fairly decent one? The reason I ask is because it may not be sufficient enough. And another thought is how long is the airline tubing that runs to the outside?
     
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  7. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    Some media's can effect PH levels in your case it probably isnt but was just asking
     
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  8. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    When you open the house your exposing the whole water surface to fresh air, with an air pump only the water that comes in contact with the bubbles has a chance to absorb oxygen. Also with a lower concentration of carbon dioxide in the air the dissolved CO2 in the water can more easily come to an equilibrium with the surrounding air.
    Hope that made since.
    You can try connecting it to the air intake to your skimmer, this will generally pull more air than an air pump and creates more surface contact
     
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  9. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Dang. Beat me to it. K+
     
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  10. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    bingo, the little air stone needs to say " i think i can, i think i can "
     
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