how do I raise ph? - Aquarium Advice

courtneyclv · 08-26-2006, 02:55 PM

I have a 80 gallon long, short tank. Canister filter, powerfilter, extra powerhead. There is movement on the top of the water. Sand substrate, 32lbs of live rock.

My ph is always a bit low...7.6-7.8

I cycled my tank 2 months ago with instant ocean water. Now I do water changes with boxed real ocean water, top offs with tap was dechored.

I add a buffer (8.2) to my top off water sometimes.

What should I do to keep it stable?

**Devilishturtles** · 08-27-2006, 10:29 AM

Test the "boxed" water. Is that reading low also? Most sea salt mixes will automatically buffer your water to the correct pH. Also, do you have an alkalinity kit?

nycpassat · 08-27-2006, 05:07 PM

I've used Seachem's Marine Buffer with great results.

**melosu58** · 08-27-2006, 05:10 PM

Check your PH different times of the day. and see what you get. All I do is PWC`s to get my PH where it needs to be.

**roka64** · 08-28-2006, 11:54 AM

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Check your PH different times of the day.

I agree. You might want to add another ph. I have 2 in my 55G and a filter. What kind of lid do you have?

courtneyclv · 08-30-2006, 10:28 PM

I have a glass lid with about 3 inches of open air in the back. (that is where my goby jumped out of)

I also have a lot of water, hitting one of the glass pieces on top. I could probably have about a 1/2 inch less water that would get more air space in there.

**lando** · 08-30-2006, 10:47 PM

Checking Ph at various times of day is a start. Also test the "boxed" water as recommended. The water in the boxes has been without oxygen for a long time and most likely has a low Ph. Try heating it and aerating it prior to adding it to the tank. Better yet, mix your own.

08-26-2006, 02:55 PM	#1
courtneyclv Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 174	how do I raise ph? I have a 80 gallon long, short tank. Canister filter, powerfilter, extra powerhead. There is movement on the top of the water. Sand substrate, 32lbs of live rock. My ph is always a bit low...7.6-7.8 I cycled my tank 2 months ago with instant ocean water. Now I do water changes with boxed real ocean water, top offs with tap was dechored. I add a buffer (8.2) to my top off water sometimes. What should I do to keep it stable?

08-30-2006, 10:47 PM	#7
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Checking Ph at various times of day is a start. Also test the "boxed" water as recommended. The water in the boxes has been without oxygen for a long time and most likely has a low Ph. Try heating it and aerating it prior to adding it to the tank. Better yet, mix your own. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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08-27-2006, 05:07 PM	#3
nycpassat Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 66	I've used Seachem's Marine Buffer with great results.

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courtneyclv Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 174	I have a glass lid with about 3 inches of open air in the back. (that is where my goby jumped out of) I also have a lot of water, hitting one of the glass pieces on top. I could probably have about a 1/2 inch less water that would get more air space in there.