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I have a 55 gal that I have been running for about almost 9 months. I have been using Aquarium Pharmecuticals tests kit. But lately, I have had drop in PH to about 8. So I decided to purchase a Salifert KH/ALK test and a handheld Hanna PH meter. After I calibrated the PH meter, I have found that the PH was actually about 7.8 and that is after an 8 hour photoperiod. Wanted to see what you guys think next course of action for a noob reefer. Dose Kalk? Here is some more info on the tank.
KH = 9.3 dKH (salifert)
ALK= 3.31 meq/l (salifert)
ph= 7.8 (meter calibrated)
sal= 1.024
temp= 81
HOB Remora skimmer , maxijets: 2x1200 and 1x900
lighting= 2 x actinic, 2x10K, photoperiod 8 hours
water changes = 10% every 2 weeks using RO water
salt = oceanic
livestock= fire goby, yellow tang, 2 clownfish, royal basslet
soft corals= mushrooms, xenia, button polyps, a few zoos
I also have an emporer 400 and one of my powerheads is pointed at the surface for agitation. I do have a glass-top which I have read does hurt gas exchange. Any help is appreciated....
KH = 9.3 dKH (salifert)
ALK= 3.31 meq/l (salifert)
ph= 7.8 (meter calibrated)
sal= 1.024
temp= 81
HOB Remora skimmer , maxijets: 2x1200 and 1x900
lighting= 2 x actinic, 2x10K, photoperiod 8 hours
water changes = 10% every 2 weeks using RO water
salt = oceanic
livestock= fire goby, yellow tang, 2 clownfish, royal basslet
soft corals= mushrooms, xenia, button polyps, a few zoos
I also have an emporer 400 and one of my powerheads is pointed at the surface for agitation. I do have a glass-top which I have read does hurt gas exchange. Any help is appreciated....