PH- How To Get It To 8.2

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  1. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Just set up my 125 gallon RO/DI, DSB, 120 LR, 29Gallon sump, phosban reactor, seaclone skimmer (soon to be replaced) 10gallon fuge

    the real problem is my PH is low 7.7 low i have been adding super buffer with little results i remember from the past that DI water didn't hold this stuff to well but i don't see it sitting anywhere in my tank and i have added alot so far What should i do
     
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  2. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    And what is the deal with baking soda?
     
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  3. amcarrig

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    What are your alk, calcium and magnesium levels at?
     
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    And how old is the tank? What time are you testing your ph? Luna
     
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    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    brand new setup, ph meter so im always testing cal 450 alk 300 mg not sure have not got a test kit
     
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