Ph up/down

macman · 12/29/1999, 08:07 PM

My tank has been up and running for 6 weeks now.
33 gal
25 gal sump
turbofloater 1000
40 lbs live rock
30 lbs live sand
assorted hermits
assorted snails
nitrates 0
cal.380-400 ppm
alk 2.80-3.00 meq/L
phosphates 0
My problem is my Ph. when I test it,when the lights have been off all night, it tests about 8.0. When I test it after the lights have been on for 10 hrs,it tests 8.4-8.6. Is this normal for a new tank? What is the best way to even the ph out? Thanks
Bob

Larry M · 12/29/1999, 08:17 PM

That is normal, in fact for a new tank those levels are good. Nothing to worry about.

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12/29/1999, 08:07 PM	#1
macman Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Plymouth,MI Posts: 20	My tank has been up and running for 6 weeks now. 33 gal 25 gal sump turbofloater 1000 40 lbs live rock 30 lbs live sand assorted hermits assorted snails nitrates 0 cal.380-400 ppm alk 2.80-3.00 meq/L phosphates 0 My problem is my Ph. when I test it,when the lights have been off all night, it tests about 8.0. When I test it after the lights have been on for 10 hrs,it tests 8.4-8.6. Is this normal for a new tank? What is the best way to even the ph out? Thanks Bob

12/29/1999, 08:17 PM	#2
Larry M Moved On Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Burnsville,MN In the heart of Reef Country! Posts: 4,544	That is normal, in fact for a new tank those levels are good. Nothing to worry about. ------------------ Larry M My Personal Site, Northern Reef