Constant high PH

[Ariel.Negron]

Hi All,

first time poster here on the forum. I do t actually have a problem per se, more of a concern. The ph from my tank is constantly from 8.1-8.4, but my worry is it going pst 8.4 as I am connecting a algae reactor to the tank. I have a calcium reactor but it does not lower my ph. I recalibrated the probe thinking it was wrong, but it’s still +/- 0.05 ph

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Nothing wrong with pH 8.4 or 8.5, except more potential fir precipitation of calcium carbonate.

 

[Ariel.Negron]

Nothing wrong with pH 8.4 or 8.5, except more potential fir precipitation of calcium carbonate.

That’s good to know. Anything in particular I can do to prevent precipitation ??

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

That’s good to know. Anything in particular I can do to prevent precipitation ??

Well, I wouldn’t do anything unless it becomes a problem, but high magnesium, phosphate and organics, and low pH and alk all serve to reduce it.