PH problems

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  1. Mauireefer

    Mauireefer Astrea Snail

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    sicne Ive moved Eli to the 180, my PH hasnt been stabalized, another reason I can see hes not eating...IVe been buffing it up, but it never stays within range...Anyone have any tips or ideas how I can get my ph up within desirable range??? I am running a 200gallon wet/dry, and skimmer, thats it..I have a UV but Im not using it right now, any suggestions please


    Jared
     
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  2. RogerL

    RogerL Fire Worm

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    i have heard that a teaspoon full of baking soda put into the filter will cause a slight temporary drop, followed by a rise to exactly 8.2. never tried it, but this is what i have read and been told. make sure its baking soda and not baking powder if you do try it. how long has it been since eli ate?
     
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  3. Wrassman

    Wrassman Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hey Jared,

    Can you start a Kalkwasser drip? That is my first thought when I hear about pH problems. Everytime I've had a tank with pH problems (usually a predator tank) I've run a Kalkwasser drip and it cleared up in a few days. Try it if you have the equipment.

    Also, how much LR do you have in there? I know on predator tanks we tend to skimp on LR. Another way to solve pH problems is to add more LR.


    HTH
     
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  4. Mauireefer

    Mauireefer Astrea Snail

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    thanks Wrassman, I will do that, I was at the hospital tonight actually and got all i need for a drip, I just need to go get the Kalk, also YOU ARE CORRECT, I DO need more LR, cant afford anyhting right now though... :'(..soon


    Jared
     
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  5. Mauireefer

    Mauireefer Astrea Snail

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    oh sorry Roger, its been 13 weeks now..since he has eaten..

    Jared
     
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  6. RogerL

    RogerL Fire Worm

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    is he still healthy? are there anything like "fish vets" you could call?
     
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