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Old 09-27-2004, 12:44 PM   #1
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Buffer and tank

Have somewhat of a puzzeling question. I am running my 125 off of just PH's as my tank has a leak and am getting ready to move all of the fish and LR to another tank. However I am having a problem with cloudiness in the tank since I cut the sump and skimmer off. Im running off of about 80-100 gallons right now. When I go to use the same buffer as I have in the past, (kent Marine super buffer) my tank is cloudy. Then when I run carbon after a couple of days it clears up...any ideas?
All of my levels check out perfect. PH is just low (which I have never had a problem with in the past 2 years and I have CC as substrate). PH is 8.0, temp 80-82, 0 trates and trites as well as ammonia. Any idea as to why the cloudiness after using the buffer?
Also how do I get the PH up? I check it the same time in the evening. What do people use for this?
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Are you testing alkinity and calcium levels? If so what are they before your adding your buffer.
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No Im not testing AK or CA levels. I was about to start adding calcium when my 125 went down. I test mainly for PH and SG...thats if..its a FO with the exception of 2 anenomes.
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