Is there a such thing as pH too high?

[jcates]

I must have a unicorn of a situation but is there a such thing as pH too high? Mine is consistently 8.2-8.4 but I've been it as high as 8.5-8.6. Monitored through apex as well as KHG so I don't think it's an issue with a probe for them both to be consistent with each other.

I know I've seen plenty on low pH but never much of anything on high. I also haven't really noticed any issues but when I set up a new apex I notice the pH alarm was set on the high at 8.4 so it get me wondering

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Bump

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

pH can be too high, but won't get there without high pH additives. IMO, pH 8.6 is pushing things from a precipitation perspective, but I also suspect it is not accurate unless you use lots of very high pH additives.

If it is high, more aeration will bring it down.

This has more:

pH and the Reef Aquarium - REEFEDITION

by Randy Holmes-Farley For many aquarists, pH is not something that they have much experience with aside from their aquarium. For many, pH is almost a black box measurement: something to be considered, but whose physical meaning makes little sense to them. This article will Read more here...

www.reefedition.com

 

[jcates]

Thanks for the article. It was an interesting read I never knew that there was a between alk and pH.