Ph to high

Izek · 04/17/2009, 10:16 PM

Am having a problem trying to lower the ph in my 55g tank it's been to high it like 8.8 how would I lower it I have done water changes 2 times this week I've been using some iodion and I put it in ones and it went up is that the problem can I put some ph buffer to lower it or something just stared my tank like 4 months ago what can I do

Thanks for the help

SarasotaDiver · 04/17/2009, 10:22 PM

exactly what happened to me today! mine is 8.4 after adding iodine.

DLANDINO · 04/17/2009, 10:26 PM

You can use UNFLAVORED pure selzer water to lower your PH. It contains carbon dioxide. See here for instruction. http://www.netpets.org/fish/referenc...f/lowcarb.html

Izek · 04/17/2009, 10:38 PM

So just use seltzer water can I use the ones they sell at the stores

Sisterlimonpot · 04/17/2009, 10:42 PM

sure can

tkeracer619 · 04/17/2009, 11:17 PM

How are you getting these numbers?

Test kits rarely provide reliable numbers in that range. I would not dose a tank to try and change the PH via a test kits results. You need a calibrated probe to verify those numbers.

Izek · 04/17/2009, 11:27 PM

Ok I'll go right know and try it thank

What # are u refering to tk..

Izek · 04/17/2009, 11:32 PM

Oh I see well if it came out 8.8 and at that high rang I would asume it's relatively high so but if u have any other helpfull tips I would like to hear them thanks

04/17/2009, 10:16 PM	#1
Izek Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	Ph to high Am having a problem trying to lower the ph in my 55g tank it's been to high it like 8.8 how would I lower it I have done water changes 2 times this week I've been using some iodion and I put it in ones and it went up is that the problem can I put some ph buffer to lower it or something just stared my tank like 4 months ago what can I do Thanks for the help

04/17/2009, 10:22 PM	#2
SarasotaDiver Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL USA Posts: 214	exactly what happened to me today! mine is 8.4 after adding iodine. __________________ Sarasota Dive Services

04/17/2009, 10:26 PM	#3
DLANDINO D.L. Heritage Rings Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, CT USA Posts: 5,610	You can use UNFLAVORED pure selzer water to lower your PH. It contains carbon dioxide. See here for instruction. http://www.netpets.org/fish/referenc...f/lowcarb.html __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: JBJ 8 Nano mixed

04/17/2009, 10:42 PM	#5
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	sure can __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/17/2009, 11:17 PM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	How are you getting these numbers? Test kits rarely provide reliable numbers in that range. I would not dose a tank to try and change the PH via a test kits results. You need a calibrated probe to verify those numbers. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/17/2009, 10:38 PM	#4
Izek Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	So just use seltzer water can I use the ones they sell at the stores

04/17/2009, 11:27 PM	#7
Izek Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	Ok I'll go right know and try it thank What # are u refering to tk..

04/17/2009, 11:32 PM	#8
Izek Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	Oh I see well if it came out 8.8 and at that high rang I would asume it's relatively high so but if u have any other helpfull tips I would like to hear them thanks