Ph dropping

KAV84 · Jul 7, 2016

Ive noticed with the warmer weather with the chiller operating more my ph is at 7.8 to 7.95 rather the normal 8.2 to 8.3. Is there any way to raise ph? Thanks

twilliard · Jul 7, 2016

I do believe this will be co2 related

KAV84 · Jul 7, 2016

Should I place a fan to start moving air? @twilliard

twilliard · Jul 7, 2016

KAV84 said:
Should I place a fan to start moving air? @twilliard

It's more about evacuating the surrounding co2 or a lot of people take outside air for the skimmer

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 7, 2016

Fans do not usually help. It is most likely elevated CO2 in your home air, perhaps because you may have closed up the windows when it got hot?

KAV84 · Jul 7, 2016

It is terribly hot and muggy here in jersey. So other than fresh air or kit for my reef octopus skimmer is there any dosing measures I can take to raise the pH? It's currently holding between 7.90 and 7.95. Will the ph being this low effect corals ? @Randy Holmes-Farley @twilliard

jeremy.gosnell · Jul 7, 2016

If CO2 is in fact the culprit, you could use a reactor filled with medical grade CO2 absorber (sold at Bulk Reef Supply) to filter the CO2 out of air entering your skimmer.

KAV84 · Jul 7, 2016

Awsome. Thanks for the info

twilliard · Jul 7, 2016

KAV84 said:
It is terribly hot and muggy here in jersey. So other than fresh air or kit for my reef octopus skimmer is there any dosing measures I can take to raise the pH? It's currently holding between 7.90 and 7.95. Will the ph being this low effect corals ? @Randy Holmes-Farley @twilliard

PH in that range is typically of no concern

KAV84 · Jul 7, 2016

At what range would you get concerned ?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 8, 2016

I discuss pH and how to deal with it here:

pH and the Reef Aquarium
http://www.reefedition.com/ph-and-the-reef-aquarium/

KAV84 · Jul 8, 2016

Thank You so much. Very Informative !! @Randy Holmes-Farley

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 8, 2016

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing.

beaslbob · Jul 8, 2016

or just add some macro algae or an algae turf scrubber- to consume the co2 and raise ph so the tank becomes a net consumer of co2 and producer of oxygen each 24 hour period.

my .02