Finally fall in Florida windows open

[Vinman]

Well the weather is finally nice in Florida for the moment and I have had my windows open and I noticed my pH has gone up and my alkalinity and calcium has gone down. The higher the ph the more consumption and accelerated growth which is driving me crazy. I don't have a Trident or a Reefbot so I'm went from once a week test to sometimes twice a day with a significant swing (.3 to .8) swing am to pm and cal 15 to 20. Any one in the same boat. Chime in!

 

[P-Dub]

I wish I had that problem. It's hot and humid during the fall and winter where I live and then hotter and more humid during the spring and summer.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Have a big party with the windows closed to drive the pH back down. lol

 

[Vinman]

Have a big party with the windows closed to drive the pH back down. lol

Yeah had Thanksgiving at my house 15 people air on ...testing before lights go out. So true haha

 

[ScottR]

I run my skimmer line outside and basically keep my windows open almost year round. pH is always on the higher side but I guess I’ve dialed in everything else over time. Just take it as a husbandry learning experience. While I hate tinkering, sometimes it’s a must. Good luck @Vinman and enjoy the weather!