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It was indeed the pH meter that was throwing me off. I purchased a droplet test kit today and my water is now reading at a healthier 8.1 instead of 7.5. So, lesson learned here - gardening pH or any pH meters not intended specifically for saltwater use will not produce accurate results for...

Thanks that is a good theory actually - the meter I am using is actually designed for gardening/plant use and therefore probably designed for freshwater. So, perhaps it can't properly read it once the salt has been added. I will have to get a new tester tomorrow from my LFS when stores are open...

Currently I am using an Oakton Eco digital pH meter that is supposed to measure within a ±0.1 accuracy range and Crystal Sea Marine salt. I thought perhaps the salt was the problem so I have a large bucket of Oceanic coming in the mail next week.

Thanks for the response. What you recommended was mentioned to me on another board so I will be sure to aerate some freshly mixed salt water out of doors as soon as I get a chance and get back to you on that - if there are still no changes I will try a different pH test to be sure (currently...

I'm running a 30 Gallon reef tank (been up and running for about 3.5 months now) and keep encountering pH levels that are lower than recommended/normal and I fear what long term effects this will have on my fish/corals. All other parameters in my tank have been testing at normal levels but...