ph buffers???

when using a ph buffer when does the treatment need to be added?

after each water change??
every week??

how long does it take for the ph to be right in the tank?

 

you should test your water before you add the buffer are you doing frequent water changes? and what are your peramiters?

 

sorry i only set up my tank yesterday i just wanted to know but my ph today was at 7.8 which i know is low but i added all my live rock and sand yeaterday some im gonna give it a few days and then test it again.

 

chadley1987

new set up tanks often experience parameter issues , IME
You dont need to be adding PH buffers or anything at all until the tank has been set up 3 months
water changes being the exception IMO and you can start doing these once your ammonia and Nitrites have spiked and gone to zero

in your tank at present, bearing in mind your other thread
you have a white protien based scum on water surface - so you need more water movement to break that up so your skimmer can pull it out

once that is gone - Oxygen will find its way into the water easier and CO2 will find its way out easier

thats when your PH will increase IMO

Steve

 

ok thanks steve