ivan_dalmatia
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Can someone tell me how much can I raise my ph with out shocking my system (PH shock)? I'm at 7.9 and want to bring it up to 8.3-8.4??? I got the buffer from Seachem.
Can someone tell me how much can I raise my ph with out shocking my system (PH shock)? I'm at 7.9 and want to bring it up to 8.3-8.4??? I got the buffer from Seachem.
When did you test the ph? It's always best to test right after the lights go out.
Raising the alkalinity should raise the pH to a safe level. If not, we can work from there. The cause of low pH is always carbon dioxide in running systems, so fresher air/more aeration should help.
It's also worth keeping in mind that pH measurement problems are very common, and I wouldn't do anything drastic based on one test kit or meter.
Frank