Tank update and question about Ph.

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  1. DarkHorseMBA

    DarkHorseMBA Flamingo Tongue

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    Well my 75g tank is doing well. No fish yet, waiting till after the holiday, only 6 dwarf hermits, Cheato in refugium, and a Zoa frag. I've had a small diatom bloom as well, but no big deal yet.

    Nitrates are 5, Ammonia & Nitrite all 0. My SG has been a stable 1.025. My question is about Ph, mine is a constant 7.8. Is this a problem, if so why and what should I do to raise it?


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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    As long as it stays steady everything can adjust. If your circulation is not pointing at the surface your pH will drop. Surface agitation allows for gas exchange. Also if your house is constantly closed your CO2 could be high enough to lower your pH. Keeping your place well aired out will help keep the pH up.
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    your alk might be low...
     
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